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Oud Ispahan Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Ispahan EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2012 Year 2014
££ Price Tier £
Oud Touch Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Touch EDP
Our Verdict

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.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Oud Ispahan if...
  • 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.
Choose Oud Touch if...
  • 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.
Our Verdict - Oud Ispahan EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Oud Touch EDP
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Ispahan EDP
Oud Touch EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 50% vs 18%
Only in Oud Ispahan
Rose 100%

Accords

Oud Ispahan Oud Touch
100%
Oud
64%
Amber
100%
96%
Rose
79%
96%
Woody
52%
65%
Warm Spicy
52%
Sweet
62%
47%
Powdery
56%
55%
Patchouli
50%
Caramel
55%
44%
Fresh Spicy
52%
Fruity
51%
50%
Balsamic
50%
Floral
Oud
100%
Amber shared
64%
100%
Rose shared
96%
79%
Woody shared
96%
52%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
52%
62%
Powdery shared
47%
56%
Patchouli shared
55%
50%
55%
Fresh Spicy shared
44%
52%
51%
50%
50%

Performance

Oud Ispahan Oud Touch
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Ispahan

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Oud Touch

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
5%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, rose, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud Ispahan EDP
Oud Touch EDP
100.00ml
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