Is Pearl Fragrances Oud Ispahan a dupe of Dior Oud Ispahan?
Oud Ispahan EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Oud Ispahan Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Ispahan
- Oud Ispahan
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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.
Pearl Fragrances copies Dior Oud Ispahan's labdanum-and-rose signature, a note pairing reviewers say gives the original its distinctive character, but the oud in the base reads noticeably lighter than the luxurious original's dense trail.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
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 warm rose-amber-oud composition suits cold weather and evening dressing best.
Occasions
Rich and a little opulent, better suited to a formal occasion or date than daytime routine 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 4 of its 7 notes, including Saffron, Rose, Labdanum
Adds cedar and oud
Where to buy
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