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    Barrel vs. Oud Ispahan

    Barrel by Junaid Jamshed bottle

    Barrel

    Junaid Jamshed
    Eau de Parfum2019
    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Oud Ispahan rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Barrel vs. Oud Ispahan
    BarrelOud Ispahan
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192012
    GenderMaleUnisex
    Perfumer—François Demachy
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Barrel

    Oud
    Rose
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Floral
    Warm Spicy

    Oud Ispahan

    Oud
    Woody
    Rose
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Patchouli
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RaspberryGrapefruitLemon
    Labdanum
    Heart
    RoseGeraniumTonka Bean
    RosePatchouli
    Base
    OudPatchouliSandalwoodCedar
    OudSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Barrel vs. Oud Ispahan
    BarrelOud Ispahan
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is the oud that rose lovers didn't see coming. Most masculine orientals bury their florals under wood and resin, Barrel doesn't. The rose isn't garnish. It's structural.Barrel
    Oud Ispahan is not for the faint of heart. The labdanum opening hits hard and the oud-rose drydown lingers for hours. If you want something subtle, look elsewhere.Oud Ispahan

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Barrel vs. Oud Ispahan
    BarrelOud Ispahan
    Best offer—$9.79fragrancenet

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