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Oud Ispahan

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Inspired Oil Perfumes Oud Ispahan is a perfume oil. Oud Ispahan opens with Labdanum, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Oud. Inspired Oil Perfumes's Oud Ispahan carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

401 takes on Dior's Maison Oud Ispahan rose-and-oud richness, with a strong rose-labdanum opening that lands well, though the oud itself is noticeably less smoky and thick than Dior's version, and the projection is a fraction of the original's famously powerful sillage.
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  • Opulent
  • Smoky
  • Warm
  • Statement
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Oud Ispahan Perfume Oil bottle
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Oud Ispahan by Dior
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
Labdanum100%
Heartas listed
Rose39%
Patchouli32%
Saffron30%
Baseas listed
Oud40%
Sandalwood33%
Cedar28%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

A dense rose-oud oriental built for cold weather and evening wear.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Opulent and statement-making, this suits formal occasions and evenings rather than everyday casual wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-declared Inspired Oil Perfumes says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim
Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

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About

Inspired Perfumes' 401 goes after one of Dior's most powerful niche fragrances, Oud Ispahan, built around a dense labdanum-rose opening, a saffron-patchouli heart and an agarwood, sandalwood and cedar base. The rose and labdanum come through vividly here and are the strongest point of resemblance to the original. Where this dupe falls short is the oud itself - Dior's Oud Ispahan is known for an approachable but genuinely smoky, thickening oud accord that darkens the whole composition and gives it real weight, and that smokiness is much fainter in this oil version, leaving a lighter, rosier impression overall. Performance is also a significant step down: the Dior original is famous for extreme projection and multi-day longevity on fabric, while this oil dupe sits close to the skin and fades within a couple of hours. Still, for a fraction of the price, it offers a real taste of that rich rose-oud opulence for anyone curious about the style.

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