The Uncompromising Sohan Eau de Parfum vs Isfahan 98 Eau de Parfum

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The Uncompromising Sohan Eau de Parfum bottle The Uncompromising Sohan EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Isfahan 98 Eau de Parfum bottle Isfahan 98 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Uncompromising Sohan EDP
An unapologetically opulent and spicy-oudy statement, The Uncompromising Sohan is for those who crave distinction and gravitas. It envelops you in a plush, mysterious aura that lingers with powerful presence and depth.
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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
The Uncompromising Sohan EDP
Isfahan 98 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 36% vs 41%
Only in The Uncompromising Sohan
Rose 36% Pink Pepper 28%
Only in Isfahan 98
Labdanum 59%
Only in The Uncompromising Sohan
Labdanum 55% Vetiver 45%
Only in Isfahan 98
Rose 62% Patchouli 38%
Shared Notes
Oud 51% vs 42%
Sandalwood 48% vs 33%
Only in Isfahan 98
Cedar 24%

Accords

The Uncompromising Sohan Isfahan 98
Amber
100%
90%
Spicy
Rose
90%
85%
Woody
75%
70%
Oriental
Oud
70%
60%
Animalic
45%
Floral
100%
90%
90%
Woody shared
85%
75%
70%
Oud
70%
60%
45%

Performance

The Uncompromising Sohan Isfahan 98
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Uncompromising Sohan

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The deep oud, resin, and spice character make this a natural fit for cold weather and crisp autumn air, providing warmth and opulence. It can be striking in spring's chill but feels too dense and heavy for summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold spicy-oudy signature is most at home at formal events and sophisticated evenings, or for making an impression on a date. The richness and projection are too assertive for office or sports settings.

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
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Labdanum, Oud, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Adds cedar and patchouli, drops pink pepper and vetiver

Where to buy

The Uncompromising Sohan EDP
Isfahan 98 EDP
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