Love Is Lost
Astrophil & StellaEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Love Is Lost vs. Istanbul
Is Love Is Lost better than Istanbul?
Istanbul rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VanillaNeroliJasmineGeranium
vanillawhite floralcitrusfresh spicypowderyaromatic
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 Love Is Lost and Istanbul?
| Love Is Lost | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Carbonnel | Sylvain Cara, Jorge Lee |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Love Is Lost and Istanbul smell?
Love Is Lost
Vanilla
White Floral
Amber
Rose
Citrus
Mossy
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Istanbul
Sweet
Citrus
Vanilla
White Floral
Fresh
Aromatic
Fruity
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Love Is Lost and Istanbul share?
Top
NeroliBergamot
GrapesLemon TeaCitronCoriander
Heart
RoseJasmineGeranium
GeraniumNeroliPink PepperJasmine
Base
VanillaAmberOakmoss
MuskToffeeVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseJasmineGeranium
GeraniumJasmine
Citric Notes
NeroliBergamot
NeroliCitron
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Love Is Lost and Istanbul work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Love Is Lost or Istanbul?
| Love Is Lost | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Love Is Lost and Istanbul?
Rose and vanilla done right means the florals never tip into powder, the sweetness never cloys. What separates this from the pack is the geranium keeping everything grounded.Love Is Lost
If you've ever been curious about why people compare this to Love Don't Be Shy, it's the toffee. Kilian's version feels polished, almost precious. This one leans into the grape, the coriander,.Istanbul
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