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Accords
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Perfumer
Oud Ispahan
feminine
Created by François Demachy
Oud Ispahan by Dior is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Oud Ispahan was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is François Demachy. Top note is Labdanum; middle notes are Rose, Patchouli and Saffron; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Cedar.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
37%
Spr
18%
Sum
85%
Fall
Day & Night
45%
Day
96%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
2,560 votes
4.08
Love it
1.3k51%
Like it
68827%
OK
1586%
Dislike
32013%
Hate it
944%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 21 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
Oud Ispahan is highly regarded by the r/fragrance community as a sophisticated, long-lasting oud fragrance that garners compliments and works excellently as a signature scent. However, its heavy nature and polarizing scent profile make it best suited for colder seasons and experienced fragrance enthusiasts rather than warm weather or blind-buy gifts.
Strengths
- Highly compliments-worthy and captivating scent
- Excellent longevity (8+ hours)
- Deep, dark, and sophisticated oud fragrance
- Refined and classy presentation
- Influential in western oud perfumery
Weaknesses
- Heavy and not suitable for warm weather or summer wear
- Can smell 'skanky' or off-putting fresh from the bottle
- Not recommended as a blind buy gift
- Not for everyone; requires appreciation for bold oud notes
Best for
Cold weather and cooler seasonsEvening wear and special occasionsSignature fragrance for oud enthusiastsFall and winter months
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
