Istanbul
GallivantEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Istanbul vs. Ambre 114
Is Istanbul better than Ambre 114?
Ambre 114 rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Red thyme
amberaromaticwarm spicyvanillawoodybalsamicpowderyfresh spicy
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 Istanbul and Ambre 114?
| Istanbul | Ambre 114 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2001 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Karine Chevallier | Magali Senequier, Gérald Ghislain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Istanbul and Ambre 114 smell?
Istanbul
Amber
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Sweet
Balsamic
Powdery
Ambre 114
Amber
Vanilla
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Istanbul and Ambre 114 share?
Top
BergamotCardamomRed thyme
NutmegThyme
Heart—
PatchouliCedarwoodGeraniumRoseSandalwoodVetiver
Base—
AmberVanillaBenzoinMuskTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Herbaceous Notes
Red thyme
Thyme
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
Nutmeg
Where they fit
When and where do Istanbul and Ambre 114 work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Istanbul or Ambre 114?
| Istanbul | Ambre 114 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Istanbul and Ambre 114?
The base notes arrive faster than expected, that warm amber-vanilla foundation showing up within the first hour instead of waiting around like a proper drydown should.Istanbul
The sharp opening stops people in their tracks. Nutmeg and thyme, before the warmth kicks in. That's the whole play, bold, herbal, then amber takes over. This isn't another sweet amber.Ambre 114
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