Ispahan Eau de Parfum bottle Ispahan
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1977 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££££
Red Hibiscus Eau de Parfum bottle Red Hibiscus

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Ispahan
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Red Hibiscus
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ispahan
A divisive yet treasured classic, Ispahan evokes a bold, mysterious allure. Many find it "sexy" and "sensual", though some deem it too heavy or "old" for modern tastes. If you seek a statement scent, this enchanting oriental is worth seeking out.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Red Hibiscus
This one's a bit of a tease. Beautiful, complex, and intriguing on first sniff, but it quickly falls flat with its lacklustre performance. Expect compliments, but only if people get really, really close. Overpriced for what you get.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 13%
Floral 25% 25%
Fruity 10% 7%
Green 4% 3%
Sweet 28% 31%
Warm 16% 29%
Woody 7% 4%
Earthy 5% 6%
Animalic 5% 5%
Fresh 15% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ispahan EdP
Red Hibiscus EdP

Notes

Accords

Ispahan Red Hibiscus
100%
Yellow Floral
45%
66%
Floral
100%
89%
Amber
66%
85%
Vanilla
57%
83%
Fresh Spicy
51%
77%
Sweet
55%
64%
Powdery
49%
52%
Woody
50%
Citrus
50%
Fresh
46%
Yellow Floral shared
100%
45%
Floral shared
66%
100%
Amber shared
89%
66%
Vanilla shared
85%
57%
Fresh Spicy shared
83%
51%
Sweet shared
77%
55%
Powdery shared
64%
49%
52%
Citrus shared
50%
50%
46%

Performance

Ispahan Red Hibiscus
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ispahan

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Ispahan's strong, oriental character with prominent spice and amber notes makes it unsuitable for professional office settings or casual wear. Its richness and depth are best reserved for formal events or intimate date nights, where its sensuality can truly shine.

Red Hibiscus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its intimate sillage makes it suitable for office wear, as it won't offend. However, its deep and sensual character is best suited for romantic dates or evening events, where its luxurious floral and amber accords can truly shine, despite its longevity issues.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
83%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Yellow Floral, Amber, Vanilla accords and Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ispahan
Red Hibiscus
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