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Ispahan vs Prada

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 6,678 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prada takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Ispahan

    Choose it for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

  • Prada

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ispahan3/7
Prada4/7
Ratings & consensus
Prada
Community sentiment
Prada
Longevity
Ispahan
Sillage & projection
Ispahan
Value for money
Ispahan
Versatility
Prada
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Prada

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
IspahanYves Rocher
PradaPrada
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 2,236 votes
Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 4,442 votes
Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%
Category winnerPradaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

2,236 votes

34%Love
52%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerPradaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityIspahan

SillageIspahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value50
Category winnerIspahanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
yellow floral100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
floral61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
patchouli84%
amber77%
earthy53%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesFruity Notes
Heart
Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCloveCinnamon
Base
NutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanFrankincenseTolu BalsamPatchouliAmber
Top15-30 mins
BergamotMimosaBitter OrangeMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseHoneyCarnationYlang-YlangJasmine
Base6-10 hrs
PatchouliMossVanillaSandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Prada, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring44
Summer50
Fall100
Winter89
Day61
Night100
Category winnerPradaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex22
Women77
Men6
Unisex31
Women63
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,138

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,953

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Clement Gavarry, Max Gavarry

Launched2004

Reviews0

Category winnerPradaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ispahan by Yves Rocher opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. A rich blend of ylang-ylang, mimosa, and red rose mingles with sweet cinnamon and crushed clove, creating an inviting, old-school aura. As the scent warms on your skin, a deep foundati…

Reviews →

Spray this on paper and you get an immediate blast of solvent. Give it two minutes. The alcohol lifts to reveal sharp Italian bergamot alongside bitter orange peel, cutting through the air like a cold blade. It feels bracing and brisk. Then, earthy Indonesian patchouli surfaces with serious intent, flanked by powdery …

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ispahan or Prada?

Prada takes 4 of 7 categories. Ispahan is rated 3.95/5 from 2,236 votes; Prada is rated 4.14/5 from 4,442 votes. Choose Ispahan for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Prada for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ispahan or Prada?

They last about the same: Ispahan 76/100, Prada 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ispahan or Prada?

Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 70/100, Prada 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ispahan and Prada smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa.

Is Ispahan or Prada better for summer or winter?

For summer, Prada is the stronger pick. For winter, Ispahan is the stronger pick. Prada suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ispahan and Prada?

Ispahan has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Nutmeg, Benzoin, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Prada has top notes of Bergamot, Mimosa, Bitter Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

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