Istanbul
Al-Jazeera PerfumesEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Istanbul vs. Patchouli Boheme
Is Istanbul better than Patchouli Boheme?
Istanbul projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
amberwoodyanimalicbalsamicmuskypowderywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Istanbul and Patchouli Boheme?
| Istanbul | Patchouli Boheme | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Istanbul and Patchouli Boheme smell?
Istanbul
Amber
Woody
Oud
Animalic
Balsamic
Musky
Smoky
Powdery
Patchouli Boheme
Warm Spicy
Woody
Patchouli
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Leather
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Istanbul and Patchouli Boheme share?
Top
CardamomVanilla
Woody NotesGeranium
Heart
OudAmbergrisIncenseSandalwoodFrankincense
PatchouliLeatherTobacco
Base
BenzoinCedarwoodCoffeeCypriolMusk
Tolu BalsamTonka BeanMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Istanbul or Patchouli Boheme?
| Istanbul | Patchouli Boheme | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Istanbul and Patchouli Boheme?
Some ouds announce themselves. This one waits. Cedar and benzoin hold the floor while coffee and cypriol quietly insist on staying. The kind of scent that earns a second look rather than demanding.Istanbul
Patchouli Boheme doesn't ask permission. It's the fragrance that arrives late, sits in the corner, and somehow becomes the whole evening. The leather-tobacco heart is unapologetically bold.Patchouli Boheme
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