73%
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Oud Ispahan Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Ispahan EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Isfahan 98 Eau de Parfum bottle Isfahan 98 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 - Isfahan 98 EDP
The Parfum Hub's budget take on Dior's Oud Ispahan (2012), the Francois Demachy oud-rose signature from the Prive line. Labdanum and saffron open loud, a rose-patchouli heart carries the frame, but the smoky depth and multi-day richness of the original are thinned out here.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Ispahan EDP
Isfahan 98 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Labdanum 100% vs 58%
Only in Isfahan 98
Saffron 41%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 50% vs 37%
Only in Oud Ispahan
Saffron 50%
Only in Isfahan 98
Rose 62%
Only in Oud Ispahan
Rose 100%

Accords

Oud Ispahan Isfahan 98
100%
Oud
70%
64%
Amber
100%
96%
Rose
90%
96%
Woody
75%
65%
Warm Spicy
60%
55%
Patchouli
50%
Balsamic
50%
Floral
47%
Powdery
Oud shared
100%
70%
Amber shared
64%
100%
Rose shared
96%
90%
Woody shared
96%
75%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
60%
55%
50%
50%
47%

Performance

Oud Ispahan Isfahan 98
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.

Isfahan 98

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Amber-rose-oud structure with labdanum warmth fits autumn and winter best; too heavy for warm months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Rich oud-rose composition suits date nights and formal evening wear; too intense for office or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
73%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, rose, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud Ispahan EDP
Isfahan 98 EDP
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