Oud Ispahan
Oud Ispahan by Dior is an unisex eau de parfum from 2012 in the luxury price tier. It opens with damask rose and saffron, moves into oud and patchouli and dries down to sandalwood, labdanum and musk. Expect around 12 hours of wear, and it projects very strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Damask Rose The rich, jammy, honeyed rose. Deep and slightly wine-like.
- Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
Heart
- Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Dry-down
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Smells like this
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