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    Aoud vs. Oud Ispahan

    Aoud by M. Micallef bottle

    Aoud

    M. Micallef
    Eau de Parfum2003
    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Oud Ispahan rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Aoud vs. Oud Ispahan
    AoudOud Ispahan
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20032012
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerJean-Claude AstierFrançois Demachy
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aoud

    Oud
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Honey
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Sweet

    Oud Ispahan

    Oud
    Woody
    Rose
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Patchouli
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Rose
    Labdanum
    Heart
    OudSaffronCinnamonNutmegSandalwood
    RosePatchouli
    Base
    HoneyPatchouli
    OudSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aoud vs. Oud Ispahan
    AoudOud Ispahan
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances announce themselves. Aoud doesn't, it settles into a room the way heat moves through sand. The rose opening fools you into thinking this is gentle.Aoud
    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: Aoud vs. Oud Ispahan
    AoudOud Ispahan
    Best offer—$9.79fragrancenet

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