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    Oud Safran vs. Oud Ispahan

    Oud Safran by La Closerie des Parfums bottle

    Oud Safran

    La Closerie des Parfums
    Eau de Parfum2019
    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Oud Ispahan wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oud Safran vs. Oud Ispahan
    Oud SafranOud Ispahan
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerEmilie BougeFrançois Demachy
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Safran

    Woody
    Musky
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Amber
    Powdery
    Earthy
    Balsamic

    Oud Ispahan

    Oud
    Woody
    Rose
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Patchouli
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RoseSaffron
    Labdanum
    Heart
    CedarLabdanum
    RosePatchouli
    Base
    MuskPatchouliSandalwood
    OudSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Safran vs. Oud Ispahan
    Oud SafranOud Ispahan
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    That saffron opening is sharp, almost metallic. Either it grabs you immediately or you need a moment. The rose keeps things grounded without softening them, and the woods refuse to quit.Oud Safran
    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: Oud Safran vs. Oud Ispahan
    Oud SafranOud Ispahan
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