Dupe review · Ard Al Zaafaran
Oud Isphahan
Oud Isphahan is Ard Al Zaafaran's answer to Dior Oud Ispahan — at 93% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Dior Oud Ispahan
- Price
- $25.18
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $25
- Original per 100ml
- $350
- Made by
- Ard Al Zaafaran
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Strong contender. That is where Oud Isphahan lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Oud Ispahan.
Ard Al Zaafaran sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Oud Ispahan's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $25 per 100ml it costs 93% less than Oud Ispahan — the 2nd cheapest of 10 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Ard Al Zaafaran publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: rose up top, agarwood, sandalwood and labdanum in the middle, patchouli, sandalwood and leather underneath — the shape of Dior Oud Ispahan.
Top
- rose
Heart
- agarwood
- sandalwood
- labdanum
Base
- patchouli
- sandalwood
- leather
Dense agarwood and Damascan rose with a leathery growl, opulent and serious.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 10 twins of Dior Oud Ispahan we can price, Oud Isphahan is number 2 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Paris Corner Oud Imperious $24/100ml
- 02 Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan $25/100ml
- 03 The Dupe Spot OUD ISPAHAN by DIOR #92 (CLEARANCE) $32/100ml
- 04 Bujairami Asfahan Oud $33/100ml
- 05 Noted Aromas Damascus $33/100ml
- 06 Pearl Fragrance Oud Ispahan $38/100ml
- 07 Perfume Parlour Wood Creation $83/100ml
- 08 Alexandria Fragrances Oriental Leather $93/100ml
- 09 Zoha Aroma Oud Ispahan $108/100ml
- 10 Oil Perfumery Oud Ispahan $125/100ml
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The community
What people say about Oud Isphahan
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan smell like?
It is built to smell like Dior Oud Ispahan — rose up top, agarwood, sandalwood and labdanum in the heart, patchouli, sandalwood and leather in the base.
Is Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan a dupe of Dior Oud Ispahan?
Yes — Ard Al Zaafaran sells it as its version of Dior Oud Ispahan.
How much cheaper is Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan than Dior Oud Ispahan?
93% less per 100ml: about $25 per 100ml against $350 for the original.
Where can I buy Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan?
It is in stock at $25.18 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.