Istanbul
Unique'e LuxuryEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Istanbul vs. Excursion
Is Istanbul better than Excursion?
Istanbul rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskNeroliVanilla
sweetcitrusvanillawhite floralpowdery
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 Istanbul and Excursion?
| Istanbul | Excursion | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sylvain Cara, Jorge Lee | Nathalie Feisthauer |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Istanbul and Excursion smell?
Istanbul
Sweet
Citrus
Vanilla
White Floral
Fresh
Aromatic
Fruity
Green
Excursion
Sweet
White Floral
Powdery
Citrus
Musky
Vanilla
Almond
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Istanbul and Excursion share?
Top
GrapesLemon TeaCitronCoriander
NeroliAlmondBergamot
Heart
GeraniumNeroliPink PepperJasmine
Orange BlossomChamallowTolu Balsam
Base
MuskToffeeVanilla
White MuskTonka BeanVanillaHeliotrope
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
NeroliCitron
NeroliBergamot
Floral Notes
GeraniumJasmine
Orange BlossomHeliotrope
Gourmandy Notes
Lemon TeaToffee
ChamallowAlmond
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Tonka BeanVanilla
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Istanbul and Excursion work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Istanbul or Excursion?
| Istanbul | Excursion | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Istanbul and Excursion?
If you've ever been curious about why people compare this to Love Don't Be Shy, it's the toffee. Kilian's version feels polished, almost precious. This one leans into the grape, the coriander,.Istanbul
Some sweet fragrances announce themselves. Excursion asks you to lean in. The powdery close, heliotrope, white musk, a whisper of vanilla, is the whole point. Not a weakness.Excursion
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