Fragrance comparison

Ode de New York vs Ispahan

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 2,236 ratings analysed

Ode de New York

Qhue

—0 votes

Rank #73,252 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Ispahan

Yves Rocher

3.952,236 votes

Rank #23,339 Yellow FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ispahan takes 1 of 1 categories.

Ode de New York
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ispahan
Choose it for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ode de New York0/1

Ispahan1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ode de New YorkQhue

IspahanYves Rocher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.95/ 5 · 2,236 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

30%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,236 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

whiskey77%

warm spicy65%

rose53%

musky42%

yellow floral100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RoseRed AppleLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

WhiskeyPapyrusCitrus

Base6-10 hrs

BenzoinExotic WoodsFrankincenseAmberMusk

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesFruity Notes

Heart

Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCloveCinnamon

Base

NutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanFrankincenseTolu BalsamPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Benzoin, Frankincense and Amber. Durations are only published for Ode de New York, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day32

Night100

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 39%Party 29%Casual 22%Work 10%

Men1

Unisex22

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,339

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIspahanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qhue Ode de New York opens with crisp red apple, aromatic lavender, and a subtle splash of fresh rose petals. The initial spritz gives off a brief alcohol lift before the warmth settles onto bare skin. Soon, an intoxicating barrel-aged whiskey accord steps forward alongside papyrus and dry citrus zest. It feels cozy y…

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Ode de New York and Ispahan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Benzoin, Frankincense and Amber.

Is Ode de New York or Ispahan better for summer or winter?

Ode de New York suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ode de New York and Ispahan?

Ode de New York has top notes of Rose, Red Apple and Lavender, heart notes of Whiskey, Papyrus and Citrus, a base of Benzoin, Exotic Woods, Frankincense and Amber. 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.