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DiorLa Collection Privée Christian Dior

Oud Ispahan (EDP)

2012

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2012

Oud Ispahan (Original Release)

Price Range
$125 – $350

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Perfumers

François Demachy

"Oud Ispahan is Dior’s opulent rose-oud composition from La Collection Privée Christian Dior, first released in 2012. The fragrance is built around a dark, resinous and smoky interpretation of oud wrapped in a lush red rose effect, rather than a sharply medicinal oud treatment. Its character is warm, rich, leathery-woody, and floral, with saffron and patchouli adding depth and an unmistakably sumptuous texture. Reviews and editorial coverage often describe it as polished and refined for the genre, with a smoother, more wearable profile than many aggressively animalic rose-oud perfumes. The scent has become one of the better-known entries in Dior’s private line and is frequently cited as a signature luxury oud-rose from a major designer house. It was created by François Demachy and remains a prominent unisex exclusive in the Dior range."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Mild

Moods

Luxurious
Mysterious
Sensual
Sophisticated
Warm

Occasions

Formal
Dinner
Date
Night Out
Cocktail Party

Fun Facts

Oud Ispahan was created by François Demachy for Dior’s exclusive La Collection Privée line.

It is widely recognized as one of Dior’s most prominent rose-and-oud fragrances and helped define the house’s boutique oud style.

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Aromatic Profile

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Top Notes
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ResinousWoodySmokyFloralSpicyEarthyOriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

labdanum
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

rose
patchouli
saffron
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

agarwood
sandalwood
cedar

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“User and editorial feedback consistently describe Oud Ispahan as a rich, sophisticated rose-oud with powerful performance and a refined Dior polish. Many praise its dense floral-woody trail, smoky resinous warmth, and excellent longevity, while some reviewers find certain batches overly fecal, synthetic, or challenging due to the darker oud facets. Overall sentiment leans strongly positive among fans of luxurious rose-oud compositions, especially for evening and cooler-weather wear.”

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