Yves Rocher 1977 EDP

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Ispahan

by Maurice Roucel

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Yves Rocher Ispahan is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1977, created by Maurice Roucel. Ispahan opens with Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Yves Rocher's Ispahan carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
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Ispahan Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Ispahan opens with a powerful aldehydic and fruity blast, quickly giving way to a rich bouquet of yellow florals like mimosa and ylang-ylang, spiced with clove and cinnamon. The heart is intertwined with rose and jasmine, settling into a deep, warm base of amber, vanilla, and various balsams, underscored by creamy sandalwood and earthy patchouli. It's an intoxicating blend of sweet, spicy, and resinous notes.

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