Oud Isphahan vs Irth
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Irth takes 5 of 5 categories.
Oud IsphahanChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
IrthChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Oud Isphahan0/5
Irth5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Irth
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Irth
- Sillage & projection
- Irth
- Value for money
- Irth
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Irth
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oud IsphahanArd Al ZaafaranIrthNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 37%Had 16%Want 46%
4.32/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%
Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
32%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
52%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIrth
SillageIrth
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIrthBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy86%
fresh spicy72%
oud58%
patchouli44%
floral30%
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
musky69%
rose61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronPepperSpicesFloral NotesThyme
Heart
Woody NotesPatchouliRoseCinnamon
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwoodAmberMusk
Top
Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris
Base
White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesSpices, Rose, Sandalwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer40
Fall80
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,100
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#7,273
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOud 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…
Reviews →Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.
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 Isphahan or Irth?
Irth takes 5 of 5 categories. Oud Isphahan is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Oud Isphahan for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Oud Isphahan or Irth?
Irth lasts longest (Irth 72/100, Oud Isphahan 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud Isphahan or Irth?
Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, Oud Isphahan 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud Isphahan and Irth smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Spices, Rose, Sandalwood and Amber.
Is Oud Isphahan or Irth better for summer or winter?
Oud Isphahan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Isphahan and Irth?
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. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.
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