Istanbul
GallivantEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Istanbul vs. Ambre 114
Ambre 114 rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotCardamomRed thyme
NutmegThyme
Heart—
PatchouliCedarwoodGeraniumRoseSandalwoodVetiver
Base—
AmberVanillaBenzoinMuskTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Istanbul | Ambre 114 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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