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Eau de parfum
Ishtara Assyria
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Ishtara Assyria — an oriental fragrance with a leathery character
Ishtara Assyria is an eau de parfum released in 2023 by the German brand Ishtara.
The composition was created in a versatile format: this fragrance is marketed as unisex and will appeal to those who appreciate expressive oriental, woody and leathery accords without being bound by traditional gender boundaries.
From the very beginning, Ishtara Assyria makes a rich and noticeable impression thanks to saffron — a spicy note with a dry, slightly metallic and luxurious facet.
Leather, oud and rose gradually join it: the dense, resinous-woody heart gains a floral contrast that makes the fragrance deeper and more multifaceted.
The pyramid and development on the skin
The top note of the composition is saffron. The heart unfolds with leather, oud and rose, creating a rich oriental core with a distinctive velvety spiciness.
The base is built around amber, incense, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla and musk.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes warmer and softer while retaining its dark woody-leathery foundation.
Amber and vanilla add roundness and a touch of sweetness, incense lends resinous depth, while sandalwood and musk create a long-lasting, smooth background.
Thanks to this combination, Ishtara Assyria comes across as a dense, enveloping and prestigious fragrance for those who enjoy a pronounced perfume presence.
Sillage and wearability
Ishtara Assyria is rated as having very strong sillage, making it especially suitable for cool weather, evenings and occasions where an intense fragrance will feel natural.
For the office or a small enclosed space, it is best to start with a minimal number of sprays and give the composition time to unfold.
No specific recommendations for applying this release to skin or clothing have been provided.
A practical approach is to apply the fragrance to warm areas of the skin, such as the wrists or neck, and spray it onto clothing carefully from a distance, testing the fabric first.
Its long-lasting oriental character can remain on textiles for a long time, so additional application may not always be necessary.
The fragrance in Ishtara’s style
Ishtara is a German perfume brand, and Assyria showcases its take on a rich oriental palette through intense woody, leathery and ambery nuances.
The composition features prominent spicy, balsamic, floral, gourmand, leathery, musky and woody note families, brought together into a cohesive, saturated profile.
The perfumer who created Ishtara Assyria is not identified in the available information, so the author’s style cannot be reliably assessed separately from the overall composition.
Even so, the release is highly memorable thanks to its powerful sillage, its distinctive combination of saffron and oud, and its expressive ambery-leathery base.
Similar fragrances to discover
If you enjoy dense oriental compositions with oud, leather and dark resinous nuances, you may want to explore The Spirit of Dubai Majalis.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad and The Spirit of Dubai Rimal are also worth considering for comparison.
They can help you better understand how comfortable you are with intense oud and ambery fragrances with long-lasting sillage.
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