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    Istanbul's Soul vs. Tero

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    Tero by Nishane bottle

    Tero

    Nishane
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Tero rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Istanbul's Soul vs. Tero
    Istanbul's SoulTero
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Carlos Benaïm
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Istanbul's Soul

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Balsamic
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Patchouli

    Tero

    Fresh Spicy
    Caramel
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Amber
    Salty
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    IncenseBlack PepperSpicy NotesGeranium
    Caramel.Sichuan pepper absoluteBlack Pepper
    Heart
    PatchouliCedar
    PatchouliCinnamon
    Base
    AmberGuaiac WoodTonka BeanSandalwoodBenzoin
    AmberVetiverOak

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Istanbul's Soul vs. Tero
    Istanbul's SoulTero
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Bold smoky orientals aren't for shrinking violets, and this one knows it. Built for people who want a fragrance that announces a point of view, not every fragrance needs to be polite.Istanbul's Soul
    This is salted caramel that grew up. The Sichuan pepper and earthy vetiver keep it from going full confection, there's a bite underneath the sweetness that refuses to behave.Tero