Oriental Leather Inspired By Dior Oud Ispahan

This a beautifully made Leather fragrance. This does not have resemblance to the Oud Ispahan. I can barely detect any Oud here. So it by far misses Oud Ispahan, which has a very prominent Oud.

But on the brighter side, this is one of the best Leather fragrances I have smelled. I would strongly recommend this. I have received complements on the very first wear. People at supermarket stopped me to ask about the fragrance I was wearing, and that too while they were wearing face masks. This, like other Leather fragrances is a strong one. Very good projection and longevity.

Blind buy if you love leather.

Opening has a brighter, almost citrusy rose and contrasts with oud that’s more woody than spicy. As it settles it thickens out and the rose note becomes dark and luxurious. On a scent level it’s clearly inspired by Oud Ispahan but varies from the original as much as Diptyque’s Oud Palao does, making Oriental Leather a strong interpretation of this gothic, lavish rose-oud theme in its own right. Another contrast between Oriental Leather and Oud Ispahan is the performance: OI is famously explosive and gloomy where OL sits more closely and calmly. Moody and dark but surprisingly versatile – cold daytime air invigorates it and brings out the exotic qualities.