Ishtar
Rogue Perfumery2020
Side by side
Ishtar vs. The Poet
Is Ishtar better than The Poet?
The Poet rates higher with the community, while Ishtar wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
FrankincenseSandalwood
amberaromaticfresh spicywoodywarm spicymusky
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 Ishtar and The Poet?
| Ishtar | The Poet | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Manuel Cross | Shabnam Tavakol |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Ishtar and The Poet smell?
Ishtar
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
White Floral
Musky
The Poet
Amber
Musky
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ishtar and The Poet share?
Top
Juniper
AmbroxanGrapefruit
Heart
FrankincenseMyrrhLily
Casablanca LilyFrankincenseAmbrette
Base
MuskSandalwoodBenzoin
SandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
MyrrhBenzoin
Tonka Bean
Floral Notes
Lily
Casablanca Lily
Musk
Musk
Ambrette
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Frankincense
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Ishtar and The Poet work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ishtar or The Poet?
| Ishtar | The Poet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Ishtar and 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
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
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