Dior
Oud Ispahan
EDP · 2012 · heavy weight
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-18. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.00
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.60
- spicy0.00
- woody0.80
- amber0.50
- sweet0.20
- leather0.30
- smoky0.40
- musky0.00
Where it fits.
Formal
Oud Ispahan is polished, woody and floral, so it sits well with a suit.
Winter cold
Oud Ispahan is rich, amber and smoky, so it lasts in cold air.
Wildcard
Oud Ispahan is floral and smoky, a change of pace from the everyday.
Signature
Oud Ispahan is woody and floral with a clear character, best in fall and winter.
Date night
Oud Ispahan is amber, made for a night out.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Xerjoff
Mefisto
83/100Mefisto puts bright calabrian lemon over Oud Ispahan, and both carry rose.
Spray Oud Ispahan first (2 sprays, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Mefisto on top (4 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).
Creed
Aventus for Her
81/100Oud Ispahan gives Aventus for Her's sicilian lemon something to rest on, and both carry rose.
Spray Oud Ispahan first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Aventus for Her on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Coach
Coach for Men
80/100Oud Ispahan smells less heavy with Coach for Men's bergamot on top, and it also brings rose.
Spray Oud Ispahan first (2 sprays, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Coach for Men on top (4 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).