Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan dupe — closest scent matches

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.

What's a good Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan dupe?

The closest Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan scent match we found is Franck Olivier Oud Touch — 89% match, about $20 (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:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Ard Al Zaafaran Oud IsphahanProjection
1Franck Olivier Oud Touch89%about $208h vs 5h8/10
2Lattafa Perfumes Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe Edition86%about $40* (+100%)8h vs 5h8/10
3Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud84%about $45* (+125%)9h vs 5h7/10
4Lattafa Perfumes Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud82%about $25* (+25%)7h vs 5h8/10
5Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense80%about $25* (+25%)8h vs 5h9/10
  1. Franck Olivier Oud Touch — 89% scent match

    Shares the bold, opulent blend of smoky oud, velvety rose, and warm patchouli characteristic of Oud Isphahan.

    It shares its powdery, warm spicy and woody accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 1,739 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe Edition — 86% scent match

    Offers a rich, spicy rose and woody amber profile that moves in the same opulent territory as Oud Isphahan.

    It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 1,379 community ratings.

  3. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud — 84% scent match

    Evokes a sweeter, praline-kissed interpretation of the classic Middle Eastern rose, saffron, and oud theme.

    It shares its oud and warm spicy accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 9h against 5h and carries 3,918 community ratings.

  4. Lattafa Perfumes Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud — 82% scent match

    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 5,818 community ratings.

  5. Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense — 80% scent match

    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 2,080 community ratings.

Which Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan dupe is cheapest?

Franck Olivier Oud Touch, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan dupe lasts longest?

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud, at about 9h on skin, against about 5h for Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan.

Which Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan dupe is closest to the original?

Franck Olivier Oud Touch, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Franck Olivier Oud Touch actually costs about $5 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.

Will a Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Isphahan dupe last a full day?

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.