
Dior
A luxurious rose and saffron composition anchored by precious oud and sandalwood, exuding opulent warmth and spiced floral elegance
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Best Clone
The best clone of Dior Oud Ispahan is L'Oudh by Maison Alhambra, with a 79% accuracy score. Available from FragranceNet for $27, about 83% cheaper than the $165 original.

Maison Alhambra
$27
FragranceNet
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The Dior version offers greater depth and a more refined oud character with better longevity (6-8 hours vs. 4-6 hours for the clone). Maison Alhambra's interpretation skews slightly more linear and less nuanced in the base evolution.

Pendora Scents
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone delivers slightly stronger oud projection and less nuanced rose development, with marginally shorter longevity (6-7 hours vs Dior's 8+ hours). The overall aromatic sophistication leans more linear and less complex than the original's multi-layered evolution.

Frank Olivier
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
Frank Olivier's version is slightly sweeter and less spicy than the original, with reduced longevity (typically 4-5 hours vs. Dior's 7-8 hours) and a less nuanced base. The rose and oud accord are comparable, but the supporting notes lack the elegance and depth of the designer fragrance.

Paris Corner
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone exhibits slightly shorter longevity (typically 6-8 hours vs. Dior's 8+ hours) and a marginally thinner sillage. The rose-oud balance in the clone leans slightly more toward the woody base earlier in the wear cycle, whereas the original maintains better floral prominence throughout the heart phase.

Unknown
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone's oud note is more aggressive and synthetic compared to the original's balanced approach, and it lacks the subtle labdanum sweetness and creamy texture that give Oud Ispahan its sophistication. Longevity and sillage are also moderately weaker than the designer version.

Dua
$36
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
Dua's version lacks some of the sophisticated rose prominence and labdanum sweetness found in the original, making it appear more oud-forward and less delicate. Longevity and sillage are also typically more modest in the clone compared to the designer fragrance.