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Oud Ispahan Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Ispahan EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Wood Creation Eau de Parfum bottle Wood Creation EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

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.
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Our Verdict - Wood Creation EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Oud Ispahan - a woody fragrance led by Labdanum, with amber depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Oud Ispahan
Wood Creation

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Labdanum 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 50% vs 100%
Only in Oud Ispahan
Saffron 50%
Only in Oud Ispahan
Rose 100%
Only in Wood Creation
Sandalwood 100%

Accords

Oud Ispahan Wood Creation
100%
Oud
96%
Rose
96%
Woody
90%
64%
Amber
78%
Aromatic
66%
65%
Warm Spicy
54%
55%
Patchouli
50%
Balsamic
50%
Floral
47%
Powdery
Oud
100%
96%
Woody shared
96%
90%
Amber shared
64%
78%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
54%
55%
50%
50%
47%

Performance

Oud Ispahan Wood Creation
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Wood Creation

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, amber signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
18%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud Ispahan EDP
Wood Creation EDP
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