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    Side by side

    Eau Mystique vs. Istanbul

    Clearly related
    Istanbul by Unique'e Luxury bottle

    Istanbul

    Unique'e Luxury
    Eau de Parfum2018
    New comparison

    Istanbul wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Eau Mystique vs. Istanbul
    Eau MystiqueIstanbul
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172018
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerSylvain Cara, Jorge Lee
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Eau Mystique

    Woody
    Rose
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Floral

    Istanbul

    Sweet
    Citrus
    Vanilla
    White Floral
    Fresh
    Aromatic
    Fruity
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapesLemon TeaCitronCoriander
    Heart
    Rose
    GeraniumNeroliPink PepperJasmine
    Base
    CedarAmberVetiver
    MuskToffeeVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Eau Mystique vs. Istanbul
    Eau MystiqueIstanbul
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances explain themselves. This one doesn't. The rose is confident, not decorative, and the vetiver keeps it from ever reading as pretty. Oriental warmth, woody base, zero apology.Eau Mystique
    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