Indult Isvaraya EDP

Description

Isvaraya is a dark, fruity jasmine chypre: plum and jasmine over patchouli, oakmoss and resin. Francis Kurkdjian composed it for the Paris house Indult in 2006, and in 2024 he revisited it for the house's relaunch. The name is said to mean "divine" in Hindi. Indian plum and jasmine give it a rich, slightly jammy floral heart, elemi adds a peppery lift, and patchouli, oakmoss, labdanum and amber make the base warm and a little smoky. Fans of the 2024 version describe the patchouli as more refined and the jasmine as brighter than in the original.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Indian Plum, Elemi
• Heart: Jasmine
• Base: Patchouli, Oakmoss, Labdanum, Amber

Note: Indult publishes these notes as a single list. They are grouped here in the order they tend to unfold on skin. This listing is the 2024 relaunch, which Kurkdjian refined from the 2006 original.

Performance

Longevity: Good, typically 6–8 hours, though some wearers report less.
Sillage: Moderate to strong in the first hours.
Projection: Two to three feet early on, then an arm's length.

An honest note: reports on staying power vary from skin to skin, so a sample is worth trying first.

Best Occasions & Season

Fall and Spring, and mild winter days, for evenings, dinners and special occasions. Unisex, though it leans feminine. Skip it if you prefer clean, fresh or airy scents.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
House: Indult, Paris, France
Launched: 2006; reworked for the 2024 relaunch

Try Before You Commit

A patchouli chypre like this is personal, so try it first. A hand-poured 1mL decant is $8.99, a 5mL is $34.99 and a 10mL is $62.99.

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FAQ

What does Isvaraya mean?
It is said to mean "divine" in Hindi.

Is this the original 2006 version?
This is the 2024 relaunch. Francis Kurkdjian refined it, and wearers describe a lighter patchouli and a brighter jasmine.

Is it men's or women's?
Unisex, with a feminine lean from the plum and jasmine.

Does it contain oud?
No. The depth comes from patchouli, oakmoss, labdanum and amber.