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    Side by side

    Delusion vs. Ishtar

    Strikingly similar
    Ishtar by Rogue Perfumery bottle

    Ishtar

    Rogue Perfumery
    2020
    New comparison

    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

    Key facts: Delusion vs. Ishtar
    DelusionIshtar
    Launched20202020
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJakub PietrynkaManuel Cross
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Delusion

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Floral
    Woody

    Ishtar

    Amber
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LabdanumIncenseBirchBlack Pepper
    Juniper
    Heart
    CarnationCinnamonRoseVetiverJasmine
    FrankincenseMyrrhLily
    Base
    AmberAmbergrisVanillaWhite Musk
    MuskSandalwoodBenzoin

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Delusion vs. Ishtar
    DelusionIshtar
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Birch tar is the acid test. If it makes you nervous, this isn't your fragrance, and that's fine, because for those who love it, Delusion becomes something rare: a smoky scent that earns its darkness.Delusion
    Rogue Perfumery isn't exactly known for sweetness. Ishtar is the exception that proves the rule, benzoin and lily where you'd expect smoke and leather. The resins keep it grounded.Ishtar