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    Istanbul vs. Costume National Homme

    Istanbul by Atelier Rebul bottle

    Istanbul

    Atelier Rebul
    Eau de Cologne2014
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Costume National Homme wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Istanbul vs. Costume National Homme
    IstanbulCostume National Homme
    ConcentrationEau de CologneEau de Parfum
    Launched20142009
    GenderUnisexMale
    Perfumer—Dominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Istanbul

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Cinnamon
    Amber

    Costume National Homme

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Cinnamon
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CitronBergamotOrange
    CardamomGrapefruitBergamot
    Heart
    NeroliGingerCinnamon
    CloveCinnamonThyme
    Base
    SandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaPatchouliOudMusk
    SandalwoodLabdanumPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Istanbul vs. Costume National Homme
    IstanbulCostume National Homme
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Warm enough for cold nights, but spice-forward enough to wear year-round. The clove-saffron opening is assertive, it announces itself. If that's what you're after, this earns every spray.Istanbul
    The citrus opens clean. Then the cinnamon arrives like it owns the room, and you realize this isn't a safe blind buy. The thyme in the heart is where opinions split. Some find it fascinating.Costume National Homme