Fragrance comparison

Oud Isphahan vs Poudre d'Epices

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Oud Isphahan

Ard Al Zaafaran

4.1422 votes

Rank #17,488 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Poudre d'Epices

Sinfonia di Note

3.4525 votes

Rank #40,807 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Oud Isphahan
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Poudre d'Epices
Choose it for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Oud Isphahan2/4

Poudre d'Epices2/4

Ratings & consensus: Oud Isphahan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poudre d'Epices
Sillage & projection: Poudre d'Epices
Value for money: Not scored
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

Oud IsphahanArd Al Zaafaran

Poudre d'EpicesSinfonia di Note

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 46%

3.45/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 26%Had 15%Want 59%

Category winnerOud IsphahanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

25%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPoudre d'Epices

SillagePoudre d'Epices

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

oud58%

patchouli44%

floral30%

warm spicy100%

musky88%

floral77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

cinnamon42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronPepperSpicesFloral NotesThyme

Heart

Woody NotesPatchouliRoseCinnamon

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

GeraniumGreen Notes

Heart

SpicesFloral NotesCinnamon

Base

MuskPepperWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesPepper, Spices, Floral Notes and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#40,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOud IsphahanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Poudre d'Epices opens with a green, fresh-spicy lift, then moves into soft cinnamon, clove-like spice and a light floral haze. It wears as a dry, musky, powdery woody scent rather than a rich amber spice bomb. For shoppers, the key point is balance. It can feel warm and slightly sweet at first, but usually settles clo…

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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.

Which is better, Oud Isphahan or Poudre d'Epices?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oud Isphahan is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes; Poudre d'Epices is rated 3.45/5 from 25 votes. Choose Oud Isphahan for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Poudre d'Epices for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Isphahan or Poudre d'Epices?

Poudre d'Epices lasts longest (Poudre d'Epices 78/100, Oud Isphahan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Isphahan or Poudre d'Epices?

Poudre d'Epices projects furthest (Poudre d'Epices 60/100, Oud Isphahan 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Isphahan and Poudre d'Epices smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Pepper, Spices, Floral Notes and Cinnamon.

Is Oud Isphahan or Poudre d'Epices better for summer or winter?

Oud Isphahan suits evening wear; Poudre d'Epices suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Isphahan and Poudre d'Epices?

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. Poudre d'Epices has top notes of Geranium and Green Notes, heart notes of Spices, Floral Notes and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Pepper and Woodsy Notes.