WS-YR-1977

Ispahan

1977Men

yellow floral up front, then amber, settling into vanilla.

Ispahan by Yves Rocher is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Ispahan was launched in 1977. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Clove and Cinnamon; base notes are Nutmeg, Benzoin,…

yellow floral amber vanilla fresh spicy

Nose: Maurice Roucel

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes
Heart· 2–4h
Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Clove, Cinnamon
Drydown· 6h+
Nutmeg, Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Frankincense, Tolu Balsam, Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

84%

79%

75%

67%

51%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter45%Fall36%Spring10%Summer9%Night77%Day23%Wears female57%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Ispahan smell like?

yellow floral up front, then amber, settling into vanilla. Dominant accords: yellow floral, amber, vanilla.

What notes are in Ispahan?

Top: Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes. Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Clove, Cinnamon. Base: Nutmeg, Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Frankincense, Tolu Balsam, Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk.

How long does Ispahan last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Ispahan loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Ispahan best for?

Winter is the top pick (45%). Fall is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Ispahan?

Night wear leads at 77%. Day is a secondary pick at 23%.

Is Ispahan for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 57% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Ispahan?

Composed by Maurice Roucel. Released in 1977.