Fragrance comparison

Oud Isphahan vs Spirit Oud

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Oud Isphahan

Ard Al Zaafaran

4.1422 votes

Rank #17,134 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Spirit Oud

Queen B

—0 votes

Rank #73,359 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Oud Isphahan
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Spirit Oud
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Isphahan1/2

Spirit Oud1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Spirit Oud
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

Spirit OudQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 46%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSpirit Oud

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%

floral100%

rose88%

woody77%

musky65%

white floral53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, floral and warm 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

RoseFloral NotesWoody Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineSaffron

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Floral Notes, Woody Notes and Rose. Durations are only published for Spirit Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

Not enough votes yet

Work 34%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#73,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Spirit Oud by Queen B subverts its name immediately. Expect zero barnyard funk here. Instead, a clean rush of dewy rose petals and dry cedarwood greets the nose within seconds. A bitter pinch of saffron cuts right through the floral sweetness. The opening is sharp for about two minutes while the alcohol flashes off yo…

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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 projects more, Oud Isphahan or Spirit Oud?

Spirit Oud projects furthest (Spirit Oud 75/100, Oud Isphahan 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Isphahan and Spirit Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Floral Notes, Woody Notes and Rose.

Is Oud Isphahan or Spirit Oud better for summer or winter?

Oud Isphahan suits evening wear; Spirit Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Isphahan and Spirit Oud?

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. Spirit Oud has top notes of Rose, Floral Notes and Woody Notes, heart notes of Jasmine and Saffron, a base of Cedar and Musk.