The Poet
Kismet OlfactiveEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
The Poet vs. Ishtar
Is The Poet better than Ishtar?
The Poet rates higher with the community, while Ishtar wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
SandalwoodFrankincense
ambermuskywarm spicywoodyaromaticfresh 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 The Poet and Ishtar?
| The Poet | Ishtar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2018 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Shabnam Tavakol | Manuel Cross |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Poet and Ishtar smell?
The Poet
Amber
Musky
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Patchouli
Ishtar
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
White Floral
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Poet and Ishtar share?
Top
AmbroxanGrapefruit
Juniper
Heart
Casablanca LilyFrankincenseAmbrette
FrankincenseMyrrhLily
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean
MuskSandalwoodBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
MyrrhBenzoin
Floral Notes
Casablanca Lily
Lily
Musk
Ambrette
Musk
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Frankincense
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do The Poet and Ishtar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Poet or Ishtar?
| The Poet | Ishtar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about The Poet and Ishtar?
Moderate sillage. Some will wish it announced itself more. That's the point. The Poet prefers a conversation across a table to a monologue in an empty room.The Poet
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
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