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Oud Ispahan Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Ispahan EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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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 - Ispahan EDP
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Dior Oud Ispahan (2012) - the pyramid maps the original's rose opening, oud heart, and labdanum dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
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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
Ispahan EDP

Notes

Only in Oud Ispahan
Labdanum 100%

Accords

Oud Ispahan Ispahan
100%
Oud
95%
96%
Rose
85%
96%
Woody
75%
65%
Warm Spicy
65%
64%
Amber
55%
55%
Patchouli
50%
Balsamic
50%
Floral
47%
Powdery
Animalic
45%
Oud shared
100%
95%
Rose shared
96%
85%
Woody shared
96%
75%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
65%
Amber shared
64%
55%
55%
50%
50%
47%
45%

Performance

Oud Ispahan Ispahan
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Ispahan

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The rose-led opening and labdanum-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Dior bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Dior signature.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, rose, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud Ispahan EDP
Ispahan EDP
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