Ishtar
Rogue Perfumery2020
Side by side
Ishtar vs. L'orpheline
Is Ishtar better than L'orpheline?
L'orpheline rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskFrankincense
amberwoodywarm spicybalsamicmuskypowdery
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 L'orpheline?
| Ishtar | L'orpheline | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Manuel Cross | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Ishtar and L'orpheline smell?
Ishtar
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
White Floral
Musky
L'orpheline
Musky
Smoky
Resinous
Amber
Balsamic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ishtar and L'orpheline share?
Top
Juniper
Frankincense
Heart
FrankincenseMyrrhLily
—Base
MuskSandalwoodBenzoin
MuskIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Musk
Musk
Musk
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Frankincense
Where they fit
When and where do Ishtar and L'orpheline work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ishtar or L'orpheline?
| Ishtar | L'orpheline | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ishtar and L'orpheline?
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
L'orpheline asks you to commit. It has no softening introduction, no grand finale. You wear the heart notes and that is all. If you want layers, look elsewhere. If you want honesty, this is it.L'orpheline
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