Oud Ispahan Eau de Parfum vs Oud Touch Eau de Parfum
Oud Ispahan EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | 2014 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Oud Touch EDP
Oud Ispahan and Oud Touch both deliver rose-oud experiences, but diverge in complexity and price. Ispahan boasts a refined, animalic depth, justifying its mid-tier price. Oud Touch, however, emphasizes raw power and intensity at a budget price point. The key difference lies in refinement versus raw impact. Ispahan presents a carefully constructed composition, while Oud Touch offers a bolder, more challenging experience. If you seek nuanced elegance, choose Ispahan. For a potent, cost-effective statement, Oud Touch is the way to go.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Ispahan
- Oud Touch
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You appreciate nuanced and complex fragrances.
- You want a more refined and balanced rose-oud.
- You prefer smoother, less challenging scents.
- Price is less of a concern for higher quality.
- You love powerful, long-lasting fragrances.
- You want a bold, challenging oud experience.
- You're seeking a budget-friendly option.
- You prefer raw intensity over subtle nuances.
This is a monumental rose-oud that's stirred up a proper hornet's nest. You'll either adore its animalic, opulent depth or recoil from its unapologetic funk. Not for the faint-hearted, but truly iconic.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, Oud Touch is a beastly performer that belies its bargain price. Expect an intense, polarising experience - not for the faint of heart or nose.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Rose
32%
vs
14%
Patchouli
21%
vs
5%
Frankincense
14% share of the perfume
Amber
13% share of the perfume
Caramel
12% share of the perfume
Raspberry
12% share of the perfume
Vanilla
9% share of the perfume
Musk
7% share of the perfume
Violet
6% share of the perfume
Jasmine
4% share of the perfume
Orange
2% share of the perfume
Labdanum
23% share of the perfume
Rose
33% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its nuclear projection and immense longevity, Oud Ispahan is far too potent for everyday office wear. It's a beast mode fragrance best reserved for special occasions like dates or formal events where its commanding presence and sensual nature can shine without overwhelming those around you.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beast-mode projection and longevity make it completely unsuitable for the office, risking offending colleagues. It shines brightest in formal or date night settings due to its bold, luxurious character, but should be sprayed sparingly. Casual wear is possible, especially outdoors in cooler weather, but it's not an everyday, low-key scent.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Patchouli
Adds amber and caramel, drops labdanum and saffron
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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