Is Pearl Fragrances Oud Ispahan Attar a dupe of Dior Oud Ispahan?
Oud Ispahan EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Oud Ispahan Attar Oil
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Ispahan
- Oud Ispahan Attar
- in both
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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.
Dior's Oud Ispahan pairs Turkish rose against raw, smoky oud for one of the most acclaimed rose-oud compositions in modern perfumery; this attar keeps the rose upfront but renders the oud softer and less resinous than the celebrated original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Rose
100%
vs
100%
Patchouli
50%
vs
41%
Saffron
50%
vs
35%
Labdanum
100%
Labdanum
100%
Rose
100%
Rose
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Rose and oud both read as rich, cold-weather notes best suited to autumn and winter, where the warmth is welcome rather than heavy.
Occasions
The opulent rose-oud pairing suits formal evenings and dates, but feels like too much for the office or anything casual.
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 3 of its 4 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Saffron
Adds labdanum, drops incense and oud
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