Oud Ispahan by Dior
Men Women 2018
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Oud Ispahan by Dior is an olfactory jewel from the oriental family, created for men and women. Launched in 2018, this masterful composition was designed by the renowned perfumer François Demachy.
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About Oud Ispahan
Oud Ispahan by Dior is an olfactory jewel from the oriental family, created for men and women. Launched in 2018, this masterful composition was designed by the renowned perfumer François Demachy.
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This is a Rose + Oud + resin that delivers what it promises. Personally I didn’t like it, from the opening the rose dominates too much, and it smells like an old lady to me. On dry-down it’s true that the OUD gains strength and presence, but it’s not a scent that will stand out with the current Oud offering. I suppose it will have its audience, but that’s not me.
I thought there would be more reviews of Oud Ispahan. I feel it’s a unisex Oud, like “God Save the King”, less powdery, more animalic, but I still feel the rose is very present. At first it smells more floral to me and on dry-down you barely notice the oud. I consider it a step below Sohan by Penhaligon’s in roughness, but well above the Atkinsons ouds. On me it lasts a very long time. I’ve smelt it on my girlfriend and I think it’s phenomenal on her. If you think Oud Wood or God Save The King are too light and you’re looking to step up the roughness, Oud Ispahan could be the next step.
Oud Ispahan is one of Maison Christian Dior’s best-selling perfumes, being the most oriental and challenging of the collection. It opens with an intense rose that at times resembles the rose water used in mosques. This rose is accompanied by ambery notes that give it warmth and a fairly sweet touch. In the opening you can barely distinguish the oud or the other darker notes. Personally I find the opening somewhat synthetic and overwhelming because of this sweet rose, but this can vary with everyone’s opinion. After a few hours you reach a middle point where the rose loses intensity and the amber stops being so prominent, this allows the oud, incense and musk to start to be felt. This moment where all the notes are perceived is the favourite part of the fragrance as it is a balance between the warm and cosy rose and the dark, dry and rough oud and musk. That combination of notes makes you feel as though you are in a Middle Eastern mosque where the air is flooded by the smoke of burning woods and incense whilst the floor is soaked with rose water. As the hours pass the rose is almost no longer perceived at all and you are left with a dark perfume where labdanum, oud and a black and quite animalic musk are the notes that will be perceived until the end. In this composition the oud is not fully felt as the incense and musk steal its spotlight and hide it a bit. The longevity of this perfume is quite considerable, the first 2 hours you will perceive the roses and amber, the next 2 hours will be this balance point between roses and oud and for the next 10 hours the dark and deep part of the fragrance will be perceived. It should be noted that it is better to test the perfume on skin as this is where the fragrance really develops since on a blotter most of the time you will notice this intermediate point of the fragrance which is amazing but you will not know how it genuinely evolves on your skin. The projection is considerable for the first 4 hours of the perfume.
Oud Ispahan reminds me a lot of the classic Byzance by Rochas. In the 80s my mum wore Byzance by Rochas and it smelled delicious, it was a very elegant perfume that smelled good in heat or in cold. I loved that smell so much that I would go to her dressing table, pick up the bottle and smell it and marvel at its scent. Recently I was given a mini bottle of Dior Oud Ispahan and the similar smell to Byzance came to mind and it also reminded me of my mum’s elegance and the beauty of those years of my early teens. Oud Ispahan is a beautiful perfume that suits me wonderfully and because it is an oriental perfume it suits the skin of men or women well.
It’s the twin brother of Oud Touch by Franck Olivier, 85% similarity, a fantastic intense scent ideal for autumn and colder seasons
Oud Ispahan reminds me a lot of the classic Byzance by Rochas. In the 80s my mum wore Byzance by Rochas and it smelled delicious, it was a very elegant perfume that smelled good in warm or cold weather. I loved that smell so much that I would go to her dressing table, pick up the bottle and smell it, marvelling at its scent. Recently I was given a mini bottle of Dior Oud Ispahan and the scent similar to Byzance came back to me and it also reminded me of my mother’s elegance and the beauty of those years of my early adolescence. Oud Ispahan is a beautiful perfume that suits me wonderfully and as an oriental perfume it suits both men’s and women’s skin.
Oud Ispahan is one of Maison Christian Dior’s best-selling perfumes, being the most oriental and challenging of the collection. It opens with an intense rose that at times resembles the rose water used in mosques. This rose is accompanied by ambery notes that give it warmth and a fairly sweet touch. In the opening you can barely distinguish the oud or the other darker notes. Personally I find the opening somewhat synthetic and overwhelming because of this sweet rose, but this may vary with everyone’s opinion. After a few hours you reach a middle point where the rose loses intensity and the amber stops being so prominent, this allows the oud, incense and musk to begin to be felt. This moment where all the notes are perceived is the best part of the fragrance as it is a balance between the warm and cosy rose with the dark, dry and rough oud and musk. That combination of notes makes you feel in a Middle Eastern mosque where the air is flooded by the smoke of burning woods and incenses while the floor is soaked with rose water. As the hours pass the rose is almost no longer perceived at all and you are left with a dark perfume where labdanum, oud and a black and quite animalic musk are the notes that will be perceived until the end. In this composition the oud is not fully felt since the incense and musk steal its spotlight and hide it a little. The longevity of this perfume is quite considerable, the first 2 hours you will perceive the roses and amber, the next 2 hours will be this balance point between the roses and the oud and for the next 10 hours the dark and deep part of the fragrance will be perceived. It should be clarified that it is better to test the perfume on skin as this is where the fragrance really develops since on a blotter most of the time you will feel this intermediate point of the fragrance which is incredible but you will not know how it genuinely evolves on your skin. The projection is considerable for the first 4 hours of the perfume.
This is a Rose + Oud + resin that delivers what it promises. Personally I didn’t like it, from the opening the rose dominates too much, and it smells like an old lady to me. On dry-down it is true that the OUD gains strength and presence, but it is not a scent that will stand out given the current Oud offering. I suppose it will have its audience, but that is not me.
It’s a blend of rose, oud, and resin that delivers on its promises. Unfortunately, it didn’t work for me: at first, the rose dominates and smells a bit like ‘grandma’. As it dries down, the oud takes over, but given what’s currently on the market, it doesn’t stand out. It surely has its audience, but it’s not for me.
I expected to find more reviews of Oud Ispahan. It’s a unisex oud, similar to ‘God Save the King’, but less dusty and more animalic. I still feel the rose is very prominent; initially it smells floral, and by the end, the oud is barely noticeable. I think it’s a step down from Penhaligon’s Sohan in terms of rawness, but above Atkinsons’ offerings. It lasts an eternity on me. My girlfriend loves it. If you find Oud Wood or God Save the King too light and want to step up the rawness, this is the next level.
Oud Ispahan is one of Dior’s best-sellers, the most oriental and daring in the collection. It opens with an intense rose, almost like rose water from mosques, accompanied by warm, sweet amber notes. At first, you barely notice the oud or the dark notes; to me, the opening feels synthetic and overwhelming due to that sweet rose, though it varies depending on who wears it. Over time, the rose fades in intensity and the amber stops dominating, allowing the oud, frankincense, and musk to come to the fore. That middle phase is the best: a balance between the warmth of the rose and the darkness and rawness of the oud and musk. Imagine yourself in a Middle Eastern mosque: the air filled with smoke from woods and incense, while the floor is soaked in rose water. Then the rose disappears, leaving a dark perfume with labdanum, oud, and a black, animalic musk. Here, the oud isn’t the absolute protagonist because the frankincense and musk take some of the spotlight. The longevity is brutal: two hours of rose and amber, two hours of balance, and another ten hours of that dark, deep side. Best to test it on skin, because on a blotter you’ll only feel that incredible middle phase without knowing how it evolves on you. The projection is strong for the first four hours.
Oud Ispahan reminds me hugely of the classic Byzance by Rochas. In the 80s, my mother wore Byzance; it smelled rich, elegant, and good in both heat and cold. I loved it so much that I’d go to her dressing room, grab the bottle, and marvel at that scent. Recently, someone gifted me a mini of Dior Oud Ispahan, and it brought back memories of that Byzance-like scent, my mother’s elegance, and the beauty of those years of my adolescence. It’s a beautiful fragrance that suits me perfectly, and being oriental, it works well for both men and women.
It’s the twin brother of Oud Touch by Franck Olivier, with about 85% similarity. A fantastic and intense aroma, ideal for autumn and the coldest seasons.