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    Istanbul vs. Costume National Homme Parfum

    Istanbul by Atelier Rebul bottle

    Istanbul

    Atelier Rebul
    Eau de Cologne2014
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Costume National Homme Parfum wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Istanbul vs. Costume National Homme Parfum
    IstanbulCostume National Homme Parfum
    ConcentrationEau de CologneParfum
    Launched20142020
    GenderUnisexMale
    Perfumer—Dominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Istanbul

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Cinnamon
    Amber

    Costume National Homme Parfum

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Cinnamon
    Powdery
    Musky
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CitronBergamotOrange
    CardamomGrapefruitBergamot
    Heart
    NeroliGingerCinnamon
    CinnamonPatchouliVetiver
    Base
    SandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaPatchouliOudMusk
    SandalwoodLabdanumMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Istanbul vs. Costume National Homme Parfum
    IstanbulCostume National Homme Parfum
    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
    Dominique Ropion rarely misfires, and this one is no exception. Strong longevity and a distinct character define it, the cardamom-cinnamon spine is confident, not cautious.Costume National Homme Parfum