Oud Ispahan vs Sultan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Ispahan takes 4 of 7 categories.
Oud IspahanChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
SultanChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Ispahan4/7
Sultan3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sultan
- Community sentiment
- Sultan
- Longevity
- Oud Ispahan
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Ispahan
- Value for money
- Oud Ispahan
- Versatility
- Sultan
- 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 IspahanDiorSultanRoyal CrownWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 3,355 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.29/ 5 · 447 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerSultanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
26%Like
9%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
1,125 votes
58%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
447 votes
Category winnerSultanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Ispahan
SillageOud Ispahan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud IspahanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose91%
woody83%
warm spicy74%
amber65%
balsamic48%
floral39%
sweet100%
woody91%
vanilla83%
amber74%
fruity65%
warm spicy56%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Labdanum
Heart
RosePatchouliSaffron
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedar
Top15-30 mins
Madagascar VanillaDatesFruity NotesCedar
Heart2-4 hrs
LabdanumMoroccan RoseJasmine
Base8-12 hrs
MyrrhSandalowoodSaffronAgarwood (Oud)
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar. Durations are only published for Sultan, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring49
Summer24
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerSultanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#292
PerfumerFrançois Demachy
Launched2012
Reviews439
Overall rank#1,305
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews105
Category winnerOud IspahanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDior 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…
Reviews →Royal Crown Sultan opens with sticky dark dates and rich Madagascar vanilla, backed by a dry shaving of cedar wood. Rather than smelling like cupcake frosting, the sweetness feels thick, resinous, and deeply grounded. As the first rush settles, smooth myrrh and warm sandalwood rise up, adding a gentle golden warmth th…
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, Oud Ispahan or Sultan?
Oud Ispahan takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Ispahan is rated 3.94/5 from 3,355 votes; Sultan is rated 4.29/5 from 447 votes. Choose Oud Ispahan for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Sultan for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Oud Ispahan or Sultan?
Oud Ispahan lasts longest (Oud Ispahan 88/100, Sultan 79/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud Ispahan or Sultan?
Oud Ispahan projects furthest (Oud Ispahan 80/100, Sultan 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud Ispahan and Sultan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.
Is Oud Ispahan or Sultan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sultan is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Ispahan is the stronger pick. Sultan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Ispahan and Sultan?
Oud Ispahan has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Cedar. Sultan has top notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Dates, Fruity Notes and Cedar, heart notes of Labdanum, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalowood, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).
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