Istanbul IST
The Scent of DepartureEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Istanbul IST vs. Ambre Sultan
Ambre Sultan rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Istanbul IST | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 1993 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Gérald Ghislain | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Istanbul IST
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Sweet
Rose
Floral
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Spicy NotesElemiBergamotRed BerriesGrapefruit
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
LitchiRoseBlack PepperSugarLotusRaspberryViolet
Myrtle
Base
Woody NotesSandalwoodCinnamonMusk
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Istanbul IST | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Istanbul IST from The Scent of Departure collection offers a playful introduction to the line's travel-inspired concept. It's spicy enough to keep you interested, sweet enough to draw you in.Istanbul IST
This is not the amber of amber-filled cookies or syrups. It is raw, resinous, and aggressively warm, with herbal and savory notes that emerge depending on your skin chemistry.Ambre Sultan
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Istanbul IST | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $18.89fragrancenet |
| 1.6 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $155.04ecosmetics |
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