Fragrance comparison

MS Oud vs Oud Isphahan

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

MS Oud

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.1526 votes

Rank #19,501 OudLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Isphahan

Ard Al Zaafaran

4.1422 votes

Rank #18,769 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MS Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

MS Oud
Choose it for a oud and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Isphahan
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

MS Oud3/5

Oud Isphahan2/5

Ratings & consensus: MS Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MS Oud
Sillage & projection: MS Oud
Value for money: Oud Isphahan
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Isphahan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MS OudParfums Marco Serussi

Oud IsphahanArd Al Zaafaran

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 34%Had 15%Want 51%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 46%

Category winnerMS OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

50%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMS Oud

SillageMS Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value73

Category winnerOud IsphahanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

leather92%

animalic84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

oud58%

patchouli44%

floral30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

SpicesWoody Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Leather

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskAmber

Top

SaffronPepperSpicesFloral NotesThyme

Heart

Woody NotesPatchouliRoseCinnamon

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSpices, Woody Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. Durations are only published for MS Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall92

Winter100

Day14

Night100

Spring70

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex7

Women7

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,501

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#18,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud IsphahanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MS Oud by Parfums Marco Serussi offers an accessible entry point into dark, resinous fragrances. Released in 2013 as an eau de toilette, the scent opens with dry woody notes and sharp spices before settling into a restrained core of agarwood and smooth leather. Rather than projecting an overwhelming or medicinal cloud…

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Oud Isphahan by Ard Al Zaafaran opens with an intense blast of saffron, sharp black pepper, and dry thyme. As the initial harshness settles, woody notes merge with earthy patchouli, cinnamon, and a subdued rose. The dry-down relies heavily on synthetic agarwood, cedar, and amber, creating a coarse, medicinal heat on s…

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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, MS Oud or Oud Isphahan?

MS Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. MS Oud is rated 4.15/5 from 26 votes; Oud Isphahan is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose MS Oud for a oud and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Isphahan for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MS Oud or Oud Isphahan?

MS Oud lasts longest (MS Oud 66/100, Oud Isphahan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MS Oud or Oud Isphahan?

MS Oud projects furthest (MS Oud 51/100, Oud Isphahan 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MS Oud and Oud Isphahan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Woody Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is MS Oud or Oud Isphahan better for summer or winter?

MS Oud suits evening wear; Oud Isphahan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MS Oud and Oud Isphahan?

MS Oud has top notes of Spices and Woody Notes, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Leather, a base of Musk and Amber. Oud Isphahan has top notes of Saffron, Pepper, Spices and Floral Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Rose and Cinnamon, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.