Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan: woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan dupe we found is Franck Olivier Oud Touch — 89% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franck Olivier Oud Touch | 89% | about $30 (+50%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe Edition | 86% | about $15 (−25%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud | 84% | about $40 (+100%) | 9h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud | 82% | about $15 (−25%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense | 80% | about $15 (−25%) | 8h vs 5h | 9/10 |
Shares the bold, opulent blend of smoky oud, velvety rose, and warm patchouli characteristic of Oud Isphahan.
It shares its rose, powdery and warm spicy accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 1,762 community ratings.
Offers a rich, spicy rose and woody amber profile that moves in the same opulent territory as Oud Isphahan.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and rose accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 1,402 community ratings.
Evokes a sweeter, praline-kissed interpretation of the classic Middle Eastern rose, saffron, and oud theme.
It shares its oud, rose and warm spicy accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 9h against 5h and carries 4,023 community ratings.
Leans into warm, smoky wood and vanilla accords with a deep resinous backdrop reminiscent of rich oriental scents.
It shares its woody, oud and powdery accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 6,083 community ratings.
Presents a darker, heavily smoked cedar and incense base with a touch of sweetness.
It shares its woody and oud accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 2,152 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe Edition, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud, at about 9h on skin, against about 5h for Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan.
Franck Olivier Oud Touch, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Franck Olivier Oud Touch actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud (8.7h), Franck Olivier Oud Touch (8.4h) and Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense (8.0h) — 3 of 5.
Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-16.