Christian Dior Oud Ispahan-120ml

Oud Ispahan is like opening the doors of an Oriental palace with ochre walls and being struck by its fragrance. The smoky scent of burning wood blends with that of sweet floral water on washed hands. That’s the scent of this smooth atmosphere, where rose, frankincense and resin linger. The perfume is velvety and sensual, like the roses of the Orient.

Part of the prestigious La Collection Privée Christian Dior, Oud Ispahan was created in 2012 by Dior’s in-house master perfumer François Demachy — a man whose craft is defined by an obsessive pursuit of the finest raw materials from around the world. Named after the ancient Persian city of Isfahan, famed for its rose gardens and magnificent architecture, this luxury fragrance is composed with an uncompromising audacity that leaves a powerful, opulent and entirely unforgettable impression in its wake.

Oud Ispahan is a classy, rich oud with definite rose note support — powerful in sillage and longevity, telling a story to the wearer and smeller alike of a royal experience in distant lands. The labdanum and patchouli are credible reinforcers of the overall classiness that Oud Ispahan exudes, especially further down in the wear cycle.