Istanbul
GallivantEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Istanbul vs. Fenicia
Is Istanbul better than Fenicia?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
amberaromaticwarm spicywoodybalsamicfresh 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 Fenicia?
| Istanbul | Fenicia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Karine Chevallier | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Istanbul and Fenicia smell?
Istanbul
Amber
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Sweet
Balsamic
Powdery
Fenicia
Warm Spicy
Amber
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Rose
Balsamic
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Istanbul and Fenicia share?
Top
BergamotCardamomRed thyme
LemonElemi
Heart—
RoseMyrrhNutmegCloveFrankincenseCinnamon
Base—
CitrusesSandalwoodBenzoinSaffronTonka BeanPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
NutmegCloveSaffronCinnamon
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Lemon
Where they fit
When and where do Istanbul and Fenicia work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Istanbul or Fenicia?
| Istanbul | Fenicia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Istanbul and Fenicia?
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
This isn't a fragrance that fills a room, it plants itself in one and waits for you to come closer. The citrus-spice combo sounds familiar until the myrrh and benzoin kick in.Fenicia
The hunt
Where to buy Istanbul and Fenicia
| Istanbul | Fenicia | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $290.13ecosmetics |
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