Fragrance comparison

Poudre d'Epices vs Oud Isphahan

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Poudre d'Epices

Sinfonia di Note

3.4525 votes

Rank #40,807 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Isphahan

Ard Al Zaafaran

4.1422 votes

Rank #17,488 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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 Isphahan
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Poudre d'Epices2/4

Oud Isphahan2/4

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

Poudre d'EpicesSinfonia di Note

Oud IsphahanArd Al Zaafaran

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 26%Had 15%Want 59%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 46%

Category winnerOud IsphahanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

50%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPoudre d'Epices

SillagePoudre d'Epices

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

musky88%

floral77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

cinnamon42%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

oud58%

patchouli44%

floral30%

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

GeraniumGreen Notes

Heart

SpicesFloral NotesCinnamon

Base

MuskPepperWoodsy Notes

Top

SaffronPepperSpicesFloral NotesThyme

Heart

Woody NotesPatchouliRoseCinnamon

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSpices, Floral Notes, Cinnamon 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring70

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#17,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud IsphahanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Poudre d'Epices or Oud Isphahan?

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

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

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

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

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

Do Poudre d'Epices and Oud Isphahan smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. 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.