Fragrance comparison

Oud Isphahan vs Rainbow Orchid

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

2 wins

Oud Isphahan

Ard Al Zaafaran

4.1422 votes

Rank #17,134 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Rainbow Orchid

Queen B

—0 votes

Rank #73,622 MuskyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Isphahan takes 2 of 3 categories.

Oud Isphahan
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rainbow Orchid
Choose it for a musky and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Oud Isphahan2/3

Rainbow Orchid1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rainbow Orchid
Sillage & projection: Oud Isphahan
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

Rainbow OrchidQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 46%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityRainbow Orchid

SillageOud Isphahan

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%

musky100%

oud86%

floral72%

powdery58%

warm spicy44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both oud, warm spicy and fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

Saffron

Heart2-3 hrs

Floral Notes

Base6-8 hrs

MuskAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Floral Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. Durations are only published for Rainbow Orchid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

Not enough votes yet

Casual 32%Date 29%Work 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#73,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Queen B Rainbow Orchid delivers an unexpected twist on the classic floral woody musk fragrance family. The first spray releases a brisk, leathery saffron kick that cuts clean through the air. Do not overspray this. Within twenty minutes, the sharp opening melts into velvety floral notes and a plush bed of white musk, …

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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 lasts longer, Oud Isphahan or Rainbow Orchid?

Rainbow Orchid lasts longest (Rainbow Orchid 100/100, Oud Isphahan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Isphahan or Rainbow Orchid?

Oud Isphahan projects furthest (Oud Isphahan 46/100, Rainbow Orchid 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Isphahan and Rainbow Orchid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Floral Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Oud Isphahan or Rainbow Orchid better for summer or winter?

Oud Isphahan suits evening wear; Rainbow Orchid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Isphahan and Rainbow Orchid?

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. Rainbow Orchid has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Agarwood (Oud).