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Oud for Grace is a composed, woody oud that carries its authority in warmth rather than volume, praline and vanilla over cedarwood and sandalwood, with a thread of black pepper keeping everything precise. Part of the Black Gold Project from Initio Parfums Privés, this eau de parfum launched in 2026 as a contemporary take on oud. Bright bergamot opens with clarity before praline and black pepper add a sweet-spicy warmth at the heart. The base is deep and multi-layered: oud, vanilla, cedarwood, guaiac wood and sandalwood settle into a smooth, resinous finish. The oud here is polished and modern: dark but balanced, never harsh or barnyard.
Fragrance Pyramid Top: Bergamot
Heart: Praline, Black Pepper
Base: Oud, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood
Performance Longevity: Long. The five-wood base is built for endurance, and oud-vanilla EDPs at this weight typically run 8+ hours Sillage: Moderate to strong, settling to a warm woody trail Projection: About 2–3 feet initially, then closer to the skin as the praline-sandalwood base takes over An honest note: Oud for Grace is a 2026 release and a broad reviewer consensus on performance has not yet formed. The estimate above is based on the concentration and note profile.
The house
Initio Parfums Privés is a French fragrance house known for its luxurious and unique scents. Their fragrances are crafted with high-quality ingredients.
Initio fragrances focus on the emotions and experiences they evoke rather than specific ingredients.
With a little guidance and exploration, you're sure to find an Initio scent that complements your unique personality and creates a lasting impression.
Common questions about this fragrance, and how to try it before you commit.
Oud for Grace EDP is a woody fragrance built around oud, woody, citrus, fresh spicy accords. You'll pick up bergamot, ginger, licorice, agarwood (oud), cedar, vanilla, herbal, musk. The surest way to know if it suits you is to wear it: sample a decant first.
Oud for Grace EDP suits office, everyday, versatile. It's at its best in fall, spring, winter. Not sure it fits your rotation? Try it as a decant or build a sampling box of any five.
Oud for Grace EDP is sold as Eau de Parfum, Extrait. Concentration is how much fragrance oil the formula carries, which shapes how rich it smells and how long it lasts on skin.
As an extrait de parfum, it is one of the most concentrated formats: expect strong, long-lasting wear from a light application. A decant is the low-risk way to see exactly how it performs on your skin before you commit to a full bottle.
Yes, 100%. Every decant is hand-poured from a genuine, retail-bought bottle: never a tester, clone or copy. Read our Authenticity Promise.
That's the whole idea. Everything here is a decant, so you try the real fragrance on your own skin before committing to a full retail bottle. Want a few at once? Build a Sampling Box of any five. See how decanting works.
Full-bottle fragrances can be returned within 30 days of delivery. A $10 return shipping fee applies, and used bottles carry a restocking fee. Samples, decants, body wash, lotion and candles are final sale. See our full refund policy.
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