Oud Touch takes a sweeter route than Oud Ispahan, starting with raspberry, orange and caramel rather than labdanum. Rose, patchouli and incense offer the clearest connection. Vanilla, amber and musk soften the finish, giving a different outline from the original's darker oud-and-sandalwood base.
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Scent profile
| Accord | OriginalOud Ispahan | AlternativeOud Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Oud | ||
| Rose | ||
| Sweet | ||
| Woody | ||
| Amber | ||
| Earthy |
Performance
| Measure | OriginalOud Ispahan | AlternativeOud Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Projection | Strong | Strong |
| Longevity | Long-lasting6–9 hrs | Long-lasting6–9 hrs |
Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.
Performance notes and sources
Oud Ispahan
Current EDP reports eight-to-nine hours and strong early diffusion; older twenty-four-hour claims not used. Editorial estimate from retrieved wearer accounts, not a measured consensus. Performance varies by skin, application and version. Accord ratings were not reassessed.
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Oud Touch
A wearer describes over eight hours of wear. The 6–9 hour band is conservative rather than assuming every wearer exceeds nine hours. Editorial estimate from retrieved accounts; reports vary and no representative consensus was measured. Earlier assessment: Strong early projection is reported. The twenty-four-hour older-bottle account is not sufficient to establish current-version duration. Editorial estimate from retrieved wearer accounts, not a measured consensus. Performance varies by skin, application and version. Accord ratings were not reassessed.
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