Oud Ispahan
Maison Christian Dior · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2012
≈ $260 · 125ml · approx. retail
A dense, opulent oud built on a bed of saffron, patchouli and damask rose, with resinous labdanum adding leathery depth. It smells warm, smoky and intensely woody, a Middle-Eastern-inspired composition with a luxurious floral heart.
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French · 48 in collection
Perfumer-creator for Parfums Christian Dior from 2006 to 2022, overseeing both new pillars and the reinterpretation of Dior classics.
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