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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 oud-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
Oud Ispahan Perfume Oil bottle
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Oud Ispahan by Dior
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Oud
90%
Rose
85%
Woody
70%
Amber
55%
Spicy
45%

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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.

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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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