Fragrance comparison

Oud Isphahan vs Zeyna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

2 wins

Oud Isphahan

Ard Al Zaafaran

4.1422 votes

Rank #19,162 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Zeyna

Ajmal

4.002 votes

Rank #64,572 FloralWoody

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.
Zeyna
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Oud Isphahan2/3

Zeyna1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zeyna
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

ZeynaAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 46%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityZeyna

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%

floral100%

woody65%

warm spicy30%

Scent match45%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

Top

Floral Notes

Heart

SpicesRose

Base

Woodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesSpices, Floral Notes, Rose and Musk. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

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#19,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#64,572

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

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 →

Ajmal Zeyna is a warm floral woody musk built around rose, soft spices and a clean, musky base. It opens with a general bouquet feel, then settles into a rose and spice heart that reads gently sensual rather than sugary. As it dries down, woods and musk take over for a smooth, close-wearing finish. If you like rose wi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Isphahan or Zeyna?

Oud Isphahan takes 2 of 3 categories. Oud Isphahan is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes; Zeyna is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Oud Isphahan for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zeyna for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Isphahan or Zeyna?

They last about the same: Zeyna 60/100, Oud Isphahan 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud Isphahan or Zeyna?

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

Do Oud Isphahan and Zeyna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Floral Notes, Rose and Musk.

Is Oud Isphahan or Zeyna better for summer or winter?

Oud Isphahan suits evening wear; Zeyna suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Isphahan and Zeyna?

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. Zeyna has top notes of Floral Notes, heart notes of Spices and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk.