Istanbul
Unique'e LuxuryEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Istanbul vs. Love Poison
Is Istanbul better than Love Poison?
Love Poison rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskJasmine
sweetcitrusvanillawhite floralfruityfresh spicypowdery
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 Love Poison?
| Istanbul | Love Poison | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sylvain Cara, Jorge Lee | Christian Provenzano |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Istanbul and Love Poison smell?
Istanbul
Sweet
Citrus
Vanilla
White Floral
Fresh
Aromatic
Fruity
Green
Love Poison
Sweet
Fruity
White Floral
Amber
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Istanbul and Love Poison share?
Top
GrapesLemon TeaCitronCoriander
Red BerriesBergamotCinnamonCumin
Heart
GeraniumNeroliPink PepperJasmine
JasmineOrange BlossomRose
Base
MuskToffeeVanilla
LabdanumAmberBourbon VanillaBrown SugarMuskSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumJasmine
JasmineOrange BlossomRose
Spicy Notes
Pink PepperCoriander
CinnamonCumin
Citric Notes
NeroliCitron
Bergamot
Gourmandy Notes
Lemon TeaToffee
Brown Sugar
Fruity Notes
Grapes
Red Berries
Musk
Musk
Musk
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Bourbon Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Istanbul and Love Poison work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Istanbul or Love Poison?
| Istanbul | Love Poison | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Istanbul and Love Poison?
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
Love Poison doesn't whisper. The sweetness is its whole personality, but it's the kind of sweetness that knows exactly what it's doing. Warm, fruity, floral.Love Poison
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