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    Istanbul Bosphorus vs. Salina

    Very similar
    Salina by Laboratorio Olfattivo bottle

    Salina

    Laboratorio Olfattivo
    2013
    New comparison

    Salina wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Istanbul Bosphorus vs. Salina
    Istanbul BosphorusSalina
    ConcentrationCologne—
    Launched20242013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—David Maruitte
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Istanbul Bosphorus

    Salty
    Woody
    Rose
    Aromatic
    Marine
    Conifer
    Green

    Salina

    Marine
    Aromatic
    Salty
    Sand
    Woody
    Herbal
    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green NotesSea Salt
    Sea SaltLemonPine Needles
    Heart
    RoseFreesia
    Aquatic NotesMyrtleLavenderSandVermouth
    Base
    Stone pine
    VanillaWhite MuskCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Istanbul Bosphorus vs. Salina
    Istanbul BosphorusSalina
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fresh scents smell like cleaning products. This one smells like standing at the edge of a strait with the wind pulling your hair back, salt air, damp stone.Istanbul Bosphorus
    Most aquatics lead with citrus. Salina opens with salt instead. The lemon arrives second, after you've already inhaled the sea. That inversion is the whole point.Salina