Oud Ispahan Esprit De Parfum

Gotta say as egregiously priced, and pointless as these Esprit creations are, this is the best one. I feel at the very least it will be the saving grace of the collection, appealing to Oud Ispahan fans, of which I believe there’s many. Now, I don’t know how Oud Ispahan has changed over the years, I recall trying it when it came out and thinking it was a superior oud rose but haven’t given subsequent (I believe poor) reformulations a go to compare. However it was on a bandwagon with a million others and although it did shine with a clarity and eventual mass popularity which made it an icon, I wasn’t that interested in owning it. I’d compare it to Portrait of a Lady in that sense, I recognise it’s a HUGE and fragrance culturally important fragrance but it doesn’t massively interest me. Sorry. It’s that broad strokes ‘leathery’ animalic synth oud thing (which has never been so much as near an animal) and has that ‘opulent’ modern accord which smells expensive (and reassuringly IS!!!) and is extra tenacious (lasted a good day on my skin easy) So yeah I liked it, I have to say... As my Caledonian brothers and sisters would say “Yas can get tae fuck with £380!!!”

BEWARE of the bomb! Oud Ispahan Esprit is an absolute beast of a Fragrance. The Oud inside is so dark, a bit earthy and to be honest, quite animalic. Oud Ispahan edp is a rose water with oud. The Oud in here is animalic but soft, and the Turkish rose water is very noticeable. It is already a beautiful and strong fragrance in its EDP version. The new Esprit expression takes it to the dark side with a very powerful Oud scent. The rose has not disappeared but is almost overpowered by the Oud. This fragrance is extremely dark and animalic. If I had to compare it to another scent, it would be “Oud Khol” from Guerlain, except that Oud khol is way more “pungeant” and almost “sour”. Oud Ispahan Esprit is more wearable and better blended I would say. 2 sprays is enough! Everyone will smell it around you and it even takes a bit of a residue to leave its scent everywhere. Fragrance to use with conscience. The population asked Francis for some long-lasting Dior and he didn’t disappoint with this!

Straight up better version of the original to me I thought the original Ispahan was more of just an indole bomb but this actually has more going on. It’s quite rosy first and foremost very similar to any other of the ouds and roses of the private line they’re all so similar with just slight nuances it’s like finding which is catered to you more specifically, either way nothing necessarily new but imo nails the oud and roses balance the best with a healthy dose of spice, overall just really really nicely blended and quite strong to boot not quite fb worthy but glad to have some of this stuff.

absolutely phenomenal scent, all the good things about the og amplified, more depth and spice, slightly darker- the og indeed feels like a watered down version in comparison, i honestly cant go back !! ofc if youve never liked oud ispahan to begin with then this is unlikely to impress you but if you love it already then you’re bound to appreciate this one more

MINDBLOWING is the only word I can use for this! Again, I said this about many other perfumes but this is all I wanted oud ispahan to smell like for years! Just wow! It is very very very very very........very very OUDY and strong though! Gotta love oud!

Far Better than Orignal i like the orignal but the dark color of juice.. now the purple relefected juices are weaker .. so i prefer this one more its has same DNA which is loved by many 10/10 full bottle worthy!

Opulent oud meets spiced-up drama. A little dirtier, a little spicier, and definitely not for the faint of heart. Rose takes a backseat, cumin and clove turn up the heat.

A really beautiful oud fragrance with roses and spices. I only did one spray on my hand and it lasted for a DAY, I loved this, 10/10

The new Esprit de Parfum of Oud Ispahan achieves everything you’d want from an extrait rendition of a fragrance, I suppose. It takes the westernised idea of a jammy rose water combined with a basic synthetic oud accord, but takes it that step further into something a little more exciting and interesting. Others have described this as smelling more animalic, I would disagree. It certainly has a degree of subtle filth about it, but this is quite clearly from the dominant presence of cumin - which gives the scent this overall dirty, slightly sweaty feel. A medley of other spices mingle beautifully with the rose and the oud, leaving you with a very bold and intoxicating scent trail. Oud Ispahan was never among my favourites from Dior, although it is a very pleasant scent, but this version I enjoy much more. Despite how lovely it is however, £380 for 80ml cannot be justified for something that overall still smells fairly synthetic and plasticky.

Ignore everyone who says that this is worse than the original. This is a new take and god... i wish i could handle the performance. I never use the word “nuclear” referring to sillage but this is an atomic bomb. I wore this 3 times with a Dior sample, I would not buy it since it is not my scent profile but if you are looking for Oud-rose, original, nuclear and obviously a Dior, this is for you. Obviously and specific for autumn - winter nights, not use this in any other season, please.

The oud and spice is turned up and more powerful than the original, rose takes a backseat Definitely a similar vibe to Sohan from Penhaligons, lasts longer though

Oud Ispahan Esprit De Parfum Dior (Paper test) The core of beauty, the dirty patchouli that decorate with dirty animalic tone is still there. But now it is sassier due to its spiciness. Still the Oud Ispahan I known. No, I won't buy this one. I don't like Dirty Patchouli.

Oudy but silently rosy. Hard to wear in summer. Received it as a sample with my purchase. Not my taste.

The rose is almost nonexistent, it has an oud heavy start, which is pleasant, but not groundbreaking. But in an hour everything is toned down and only the spice is there, but turned up to maximum volume. Your mileage might differ, but on me the drydown is a very strong and very unpleasant mix of spices. Pungent, VERY sour, the expression that first came to mind is 'pensioner p*ss'. I usually get along well with western ouds, but this one is a colossal miss for me. Definitely sample before buying. Especially that its price is astronomical.

It's just a powdery, rosey, way too oud-y mess.

Oud Ispahan Reimagined The original formulation of Oud Ispahan was a thunderclap. I first wore it in early 2016, en route to Phantom of the Opera in London - fitting, really, that something so operatic should accompany me to Her Majesty’s Theatre. It filled the night air like velvet smoke: dark, decadent, and utterly unforgettable. The scent had presence, character, mystery and power. Fast forward to 2020. I acquired a full bottle, only to discover that the alchemy had faded. What once roared now whispered. That seductive, deep, smouldering heart had been replaced by something thin and watery, like rose petals floating in a bowl of diluted perfume. I tried to love it, truly. But I couldn’t pretend. I let it go, reluctantly - like a love that no longer knows how to touch you. So when I came across this new iteration last month in Harrods, nestled quietly in Edinburgh, I dared to hope - could it still hold the magic? Six sprays. A risk. A ritual. Moments later, aboard a tram weaving through the city, I felt like a moving cathedral of scent. Heads turned. The air shifted. This was no ghost of its former self, this was a resurrection. At first, it is nuclear, a radiant, intoxicating blend that seems to hover and glow around the body. The rose appears at the top, delicate and fleeting, more citrus than bloom, vanishing almost as soon as it arrives. A shame, as its departure robs the fragrance of some of its romantic soul. Then enters the oud, more present here than in the original, though smooth and never animalic. It hums like a low cello beneath the melody, warm and dark, but refined. Within twenty minutes, the composition begins to shift again. The cumin steps forward, lending a powdery dryness that slightly dulls the earlier brilliance. Yet even with this, there is beauty. What remains is a smoother, more tailored version of that 2016 memory. Less wild, less rose-drenched, but still magnetic in its own way. It carries the echo of what was, and for those drawn to elegance over opulence, perhaps this is the better version. The dry-down is intimate, with a subtle sweetness that lingers on fabric and hair into the next day. Projection lasts for about two hours before the fragrance settles, ideal for close encounters, whispered conversations, or a date where presence is more powerful than volume. If I could change anything, I’d ask the rose to stay a little longer, to leave more of a trace. But in truth, this scent suits me. It matches the way I dress, the way I move, the way I want to be remembered. Rating: 9/10 A beautiful return - not quite the same aria, but the same haunting refrain

× The Oriental Oud Era: before 2000 Before this millennium started, in the world of perfumery, the Oud ingredient was the King of the Oriental Perfume Family, The original oud presence in perfumes was complex, strong, animalistic, funky and dirty in a masculine way. A symbol of power and greatness Even spirituality, because it has that depth, ancient vibes. × The Westernised Oud Era: after 2000 # The first stage: 2000 - 2010 I believe, M7 YSL 2002 started everything. But that stage provided real first-class blends, tamed oud in a way that amazed even Arabs and the Eastern countries, because oud kept its depth and woody characters, but with no less animalic skanky smells Another great example of this stage is Oud Wood by Tom Ford, 2007. > In the 1st stage, the most important ingredients that were mixed with oud are: wood, spices, heavy citrus, and herbs.. Etc # The second stage: 2010 to 2020 During this stage, oud perfumes began to evolve into more unisex, delicate, romantic, or silky scents. Etc > In the 2nd stage, the most important ingredients that were mixed with the oud: Rose, Saffron, and leather.. Etc > Good examples for this are: - Oud Ispahan Dior, 2012 - Oud Malaki Chopard, 2012 # The third stage, 2020 till today We are living in a time when oud is mixed with (jammy tropical fruits such as mango and passion fruit) The oud has become sticky, sweet, and you hardly distinguish the type of oud used (is it Indian or Cambodian... etc.) even in niche brands which should use original and natural ingredients as they sell at high prices > Good examples for this are: - God of Fire Stéphane Humbert Lucas, 2024 - Oud Cadenza Maison Crivelli, 2022 - Oud Maracujá Maison Crivelli, 2023 > In the 3rd stage, the most important ingredients that were mixed with the oud: Red fruits, tropical fruits, and sweets such as caramel ===== Lament and Wish: "Now, for drama purposes, you need to imagine sad background music while reading the text below" Nowadays, we live in a time when the King of the Oriental Family has become just a jam in a jar. That poor king has been forced to change his gender under the pressure of trends and new moda. I pray this stage ends ASAP, and (The fourth stage) to revive the true spirit of oud,,, the deposed King of oriental perfumes. Regards

I got gifted Oud Ispahan Esprit for my birthday, and it lands exactly where you'd expect if you know the DNA. It opens with a confident, dominant woody accord. Dark, dry, and immediately oud forward. The rose is there early on, but it's not trying to steal the spotlight. Think sexy, slightly smoky rose woven into polished woods, not jammy or syrupy. The oud here reads more refined than feral. Smooth, controlled, and very Dior. Compared to older batches of the original Oud Ispahan, this Esprit version doesn't quite hit the same depth or gravitas. The edges feel a bit rounded, slightly less raw. But to be fair, it's still very, very nice. Just not the same "sit back and exhale" moment the OG used to deliver. Performance is solid, scent profile is elegant, and it wears confidently in colder weather or dressed up evenings. That said, the price point is hard to justify, especially when Ambre Nuit Esprit offers more emotional payoff per pound spent. This feels luxurious but not luxury enough for the tag. Overall: A beautiful woody-oud rose, undeniably classy, and a pleasure to wear. But if you're chasing the magic of vintage Oud Ispahan, this gets close without fully shaking your hand. Still a compliment magnet. Just not a knockout.

At its core, it's an Oud Ispahan that smells like Ambre Nuit on the dry down, all while carrying the base of my favorite Dior - the Rose Elixir Precieux. It feels like a combination of the best elements from three different Dior perfumes. Is this fragrance truly Oud Ispahan? I’m not sure. It feels like a different entity, a different world of aroma that is both close and familiar. At its heart, it is a distinct fragrance that could be recognized as Oud Ispahan if you know what to look for, or if you have no idea what the original smells like. A dark heavy Ambre Nuit, with oud and roses....

It is a rose centeric perfume which rose overpowers the oud. The role of oud note is just to amp up the rose note and you are not supposed to enjoy oud note. Wrongfully it is called ispahan rose but it actually is kashan rose. The smell mainly is like a double distilled kashan gulab گلاب دو آتیشه which is very strong and a bit smoky due to the oud note. Rose note is majestic but oud is an accord and of lower quality that its role is to amplify the rose.