Istanbul
Al-Jazeera PerfumesEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Istanbul vs. Santal 33
Is Istanbul better than Santal 33?
Santal 33 wears longer on skin, while Istanbul projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
CardamomSandalwood
woodypowderywarm 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 Santal 33?
| Istanbul | Santal 33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Frank Voelkl |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Istanbul and Santal 33 smell?
Istanbul
Amber
Woody
Oud
Animalic
Balsamic
Musky
Smoky
Powdery
Santal 33
Woody
Leather
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Violet
Spicy
Green
Leathery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Istanbul and Santal 33 share?
Top
CardamomVanilla
Cardamom
Heart
OudAmbergrisIncenseSandalwoodFrankincense
LeatherIrisViolet
Base
BenzoinCedarwoodCoffeeCypriolMusk
SandalwoodVirginia CedarPapyrusAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Istanbul or Santal 33?
| Istanbul | Santal 33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Istanbul and Santal 33?
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
This fragrance is less a perfume and more an atmospheric event. The sandalwood is the anchor but the leather and papyrus make it interesting. Not everyone will appreciate the slightly feral quality.Santal 33
The hunt
Where to buy Istanbul and Santal 33
| Istanbul | Santal 33 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 oz | — | $120.36ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $273.36ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $435.20ecosmetics |
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