Fragrance comparison

Oud Ispahan vs Ghaliyah Reflection

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,382 ratings analysed

Oud Ispahan

Dior · 2012

3.943,355 votes

Rank #292 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ghaliyah Reflection

Amelia Perfumes

4.7427 votes

Rank #30,851 AmberMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oud Ispahan
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ghaliyah Reflection
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud Ispahan3/7

Ghaliyah Reflection4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud IspahanDior

Ghaliyah ReflectionAmelia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 3,355 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.74/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

1,125 votes

85%Love

7%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityOud Ispahan

SillageOud Ispahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value65

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

amber65%

balsamic48%

floral39%

amber100%

musky92%

animalic84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Labdanum

Heart

RosePatchouliSaffron

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedar

Top

Damask RoseBergamotLimePink GrapefruitLemon

Heart

RoseIndian SpicesJasmineOsmanthusTuberoseBlack Currant

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Black MuskWhite MuskIndian OudAmbergrisCastoreumCivetSaffron

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer33

Fall80

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex62

Women13

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#292

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2012

Reviews439

Overall rank#30,851

PerfumerNitish Dixit, Zakir Laskar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud IspahanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Oud Ispahan makes a strong entrance with sticky labdanum resin and earthy saffron before settling into a warm heart of dark Damask rose and patchouli. Deep in the base, smoky agarwood oud and dry cedar create a rich, woodsy foundation that stays noticeable on skin for hours. It smells like stepping into an old ce…

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Ghaliyah Reflection by Amelia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Ghaliyah Reflection was launched in 2020. Ghaliyah Reflection was created by Nitish Dixit and Zakir Laskar. Top notes are Damask Rose, Bergamot, Lime, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Indian Spices, Jasmine, Osmanthus, Tuberose a…

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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, Oud Ispahan or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Ispahan is rated 3.94/5 from 3,355 votes; Ghaliyah Reflection is rated 4.74/5 from 27 votes. Choose Oud Ispahan for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ghaliyah Reflection for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Ispahan or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Oud Ispahan lasts longest (Oud Ispahan 88/100, Ghaliyah Reflection 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Ispahan or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Oud Ispahan projects furthest (Oud Ispahan 80/100, Ghaliyah Reflection 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Ispahan and Ghaliyah Reflection smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Oud Ispahan or Ghaliyah Reflection better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Ispahan and Ghaliyah Reflection?

Oud Ispahan has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Cedar. Ghaliyah Reflection has top notes of Damask Rose, Bergamot, Lime and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Indian Spices, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Black Musk, White Musk and Indian Oud.