Istanbul
GallivantEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Istanbul vs. Lillipur
Is Istanbul better than Lillipur?
Lillipur rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Red thyme
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 Lillipur?
| Istanbul | Lillipur | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Karine Chevallier | Paolo Terenzi |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Istanbul and Lillipur smell?
Istanbul
Amber
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Sweet
Balsamic
Powdery
Lillipur
Amber
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Anis
Floral
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Istanbul and Lillipur share?
Top
BergamotCardamomRed thyme
FrankincenseStar AniseArtemisiaLemon
Heart—
CinnamonCarnationSichuan PepperCyclamenGalbanumThyme
Base—
Blond tobaccoCashmere WoodAmberBenzoinCedarwoodPatchouliTonka BeanBirchWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
CinnamonStar AniseSichuan Pepper
Herbaceous Notes
Red thyme
ArtemisiaThyme
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Lemon
Where they fit
When and where do Istanbul and Lillipur work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Istanbul or Lillipur?
| Istanbul | Lillipur | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Istanbul and Lillipur?
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 wormwood opens like a dare. Most people either lean in or step back within the first minute. If you're the one leaning in, this is your fragrance, complex enough to stay interesting.Lillipur
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