Oud Ispahan Esprit De Parfum
“Oud Ispahan Esprit De Parfum by Dior is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a warm spicy, oud composition with a rose undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Francis Kurkdjian's Oud Ispahan Esprit De Parfum, launched by Dior in 2024, offers a rich blend of warm and fresh spices interwoven with the deep complexity of oud and rose. The composition opens with cumin and clove, creating an initial burst of warmth that transitions into the heart of floral richness. This fragrance is not just about the notes but the journey they take you on — from spicy vibrancy to the enveloping depth of oud.
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in layers for maximum impact. The spicy top notes dissipate quickly, so follow up with a light spritz to keep the oud and rose base well-balanced throughout the day.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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The story behind the bottle.
The intimate warmth of a study filled with wooden shelves and leather-bound books, where the scent of warm spices and rich woods creates an atmosphere of contemplation.
Fig. 01 — Oud Ispahan Esprit De Parfum, Dior
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