Dior Oud Ispahan Esprit de Parfum

Description

Oud Ispahan Esprit de Parfum takes Dior's rose-and-oud and makes it darker and spicier, with cumin and clove up front. Released in 2024 as one of Dior's Esprits de Parfum, the highly concentrated extraits of La Collection Privée, it was composed by Francis Kurkdjian, Dior's perfume creative director, who revisits the house's originals with bolder, more radical facets. Cumin and clove open it, a honeyed rose forms the heart, and oud with warm spices makes up the base. Reviewers call it a much more powerful version of the original, with the cumin giving it a spicier, smokier edge. Some love the extra intensity, others find it overpowering.

How It Differs From Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum)

• The Eau de Parfum is François Demachy's original: a jammy rose over labdanum, saffron, patchouli and agarwood. Smoother and rounder, and the easier of the two to wear.
• The Esprit de Parfum adds cumin and clove, turns the rose honeyed and pushes the oud and spice forward. Denser and more intense, with a spicier, more animalic feel.
• Which to choose: if you love the original but want more drama, try the Esprit. If cumin is not for you, stay with the Eau de Parfum.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Cumin, Clove
• Heart: Rose
• Base: Oud, Spicy Notes

Note: Dior publishes a short, deliberate note list for this release. We list what the house discloses rather than padding it out.

Performance

Longevity: 8–12 hours on skin.
Sillage: Strong.
Projection: Well beyond arm's length in the first hours; apply with a light hand.

An honest note: some reviewers find it lasts no longer than the Eau de Parfum. Its extra strength shows more in density and projection than in hours.

Best Occasions & Season

Best in Fall and Winter, for evenings and special occasions. Unisex. Skip it for the office or warm weather, and sample first if you are wary of cumin.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Esprit de Parfum (extrait strength)
Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
House: Dior, La Collection Privée
Launched: 2024

Try Before You Commit

Cumin is a love-it-or-hate-it note, so this is one to wear before buying. A hand-poured 1mL decant is $13.99.

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FAQ

Does it contain real oud?
Oud is listed in the base, alongside warm spices, under a honeyed rose.

How strong is the cumin?
Noticeable in the opening, where it adds a warm, slightly animalic spice. It softens as the rose and oud take over.

Is it stronger than Oud Ispahan Eau de Parfum?
Yes, in density and projection. Reviewers are divided on whether it lasts much longer.

Is it men's or women's?
Unisex.