Oud Ispahan EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Oud Ispahan Attar Oil
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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
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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
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, rose
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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