Is The Parfum Hub Isfahan 98 a dupe of Dior Oud Ispahan?
Oud Ispahan EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Isfahan 98 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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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
Amber-rose-oud structure with labdanum warmth fits autumn and winter best; too heavy for warm months.
Occasions
Rich oud-rose composition suits date nights and formal evening wear; too intense for office or sport.
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 Patchouli, Saffron, Rose
Adds cedar and oud
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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