14 community ratings

Assyria

Name: Assyria
Brand: Ishtara

2023UnisexClassic

6.9/ 10

Community score
14 ratings

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Ishtara Assyria is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around saffron, rose, oud and leather.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 12 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

57% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Leathery

What does Assyria smell like?

Saffron opens with a spicy warmth. In the heart, leather, rose and oud take the lead, with the floral side balanced by a leathery, woody backdrop. At the base, amber, vanilla, musk, sandalwood, patchouli and frankincense settle the scent into a sweet, oriental warmth.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this rests on a limited sample. The dense, warm build suits cooler weather best, and it can sit comfortably on either men or women. Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold and Ojar Stallion Soul (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.