Patchouli D'Or
Atelier RebulEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Patchouli D'Or vs. Istanbul
Is Patchouli D'Or better than Istanbul?
Istanbul rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Mood overlap
Jasmine
fruity
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 Patchouli D'Or and Istanbul?
| Patchouli D'Or | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Sylvain Cara, Jorge Lee |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Patchouli D'Or and Istanbul smell?
Patchouli D'Or
Woody
Patchouli
Rose
Amber
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Floral
Earthy
Istanbul
Sweet
Citrus
Vanilla
White Floral
Fresh
Aromatic
Fruity
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Patchouli D'Or and Istanbul share?
Top
BlackcurrantJasmineOud
GrapesLemon TeaCitronCoriander
Heart
RoseWoody NotesAquatic Notes
GeraniumNeroliPink PepperJasmine
Base
PatchouliAmberBalsamic Notes
MuskToffeeVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Patchouli D'Or or Istanbul?
| Patchouli D'Or | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Patchouli D'Or and Istanbul?
The oud doesn't perform. It sits there, dark and certain, while the florals do their thing around it. Atelier Rebul understood something: patchouli wants to be taken seriously.Patchouli D'Or
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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