Is Noted Aromas Damascus a dupe of Dior Oud Ispahan?
Oud Ispahan EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Damascus EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Dior Oud Ispahan (2012) - rose, oud and oud translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Heavy oud-rose-patchouli built for cold weather only.
Occasions
Formal evening, statement wear.
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 4 notes, including Patchouli, Rose
Adds labdanum and saffron, drops benzoin and oud
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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