Istanbul
GallivantEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Istanbul vs. Fenicia
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Istanbul | Fenicia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Karine Chevallier | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotCardamomRed thyme
LemonElemi
Heart—
RoseMyrrhNutmegCloveFrankincenseCinnamon
Base—
CitrusesSandalwoodBenzoinSaffronTonka BeanPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Istanbul | Fenicia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| 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
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
Best price, size by size
| Istanbul | Fenicia | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $290.13ecosmetics |
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