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Oud Ispahan Esprit de Parfum

oud
rose
woody
amber
warm spicy
patchouli
floral
Parfum · 2012 · unisex

Christian Dior's niche collections have consistently explored unexpected olfactory territories, and Oud Ispahan Esprath de Parfum stands as a bold entry into the house's oud-forward offerings from 2012.

The fragrance opens with labdanum's resinous sweetness before oud takes center stage, supported by a distinctly rosy, spiced heart. Patchouli and saffron add depth and warmth to the composition, while rose brings a floral counterpoint that prevents the oud from becoming one-dimensional. The base settles into a woody-amber foundation of agarwood, cedar, and sandalwood, creating an oriental fragrance that balances ornamental spice with creamy woodiness. This is not a linear oud -- it's one tempered by floral and aromatic elements, making it more wearable than strictly oud-centric fragrances.

Best suited for those seeking a sophisticated oud fragrance without harsh animalics, this works particularly well during cooler months or evening wear. The parfum concentration ensures substantial longevity and projection. It appeals to fragrance enthusiasts comfortable with bold, resinous compositions but who also appreciate rose and spice as grounding elements. Discover your ideal match: The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Seducer.

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Main Accordsreported by community
oud
100%
rose
100%
woody
100%
amber
50%
warm spicy
50%
patchouli
50%
floral
50%
balsamic
50%
powdery
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Labdanum
Labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Saffron
Saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)
Agarwood (Oud)
Cedar
Cedar
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
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The MysticBest match85% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Reverie83% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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The Seducer83% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

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You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.
Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.
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Scent Profile
oud100%rose100%woody100%amber50%warm spicy50%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
Parfum
Decants Available
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2ml$14.39/ml3ml$11.60/ml5ml$8.36/ml10ml$9.88/ml

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Christian Dior's niche collections have consistently explored unexpected olfactory territories, and Oud Ispahan Esprath de Parfum stands as a bold entry into the house's oud-forward offerings from 2012. The fragrance opens with labdanum's resinous sweetness before oud takes center stage, supported by a distinctly rosy, spiced heart. Patchouli and saffron add depth and warmth to the composition, while rose brings a floral counterpoint that prevents the oud from becoming one-dimensional. The base settles into a woody-amber foundation of agarwood, cedar, and sandalwood, creating an oriental fragrance that balances ornamental spice with creamy woodiness. This is not a linear oud -- it's one tempered by floral and aromatic elements, making it more wearable than strictly oud-centric fragrances. Best suited for those seeking a sophisticated oud fragrance without harsh animalics, this works particularly well during cooler months or evening wear. The parfum concentration ensures substantial longevity and projection. It appeals to fragrance enthusiasts comfortable with bold, resinous compositions but who also appreciate rose and spice as grounding elements. Discover your ideal match: The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Seducer.
What are the notes in Christian Dior Oud Ispahan Esprit de Parfum? +
Top: Labdanum. Heart: Patchouli, Rose, Saffron. Base: Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Sandalwood.
What fragrance family is Oud Ispahan Esprit de Parfum? +
Christian Dior Oud Ispahan Esprit de Parfum belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an Parfum.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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