Istanbul
Unique'e LuxuryEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Istanbul vs. Love Don't Be Shy Extreme
Is Istanbul better than Love Don't Be Shy Extreme?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
MuskNeroliVanilla
sweetcitrusvanillawhite floralfresh 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 Don't Be Shy Extreme?
| Istanbul | Love Don't Be Shy Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extreme |
| Launched | 2018 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Sylvain Cara, Jorge Lee | Calice Becker |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Istanbul and Love Don't Be Shy Extreme smell?
Istanbul
Sweet
Citrus
Vanilla
White Floral
Fresh
Aromatic
Fruity
Green
Love Don't Be Shy Extreme
Sweet
White Floral
Citrus
Powdery
Vanilla
Rose
Floral
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Istanbul and Love Don't Be Shy Extreme share?
Top
GrapesLemon TeaCitronCoriander
NeroliBergamot
Heart
GeraniumNeroliPink PepperJasmine
Orange BlossomRose.
Base
MuskToffeeVanilla
MarshmallowVanillaMuskPomegranate
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
NeroliCitron
NeroliBergamot
Floral Notes
GeraniumJasmine
Orange BlossomRose.
Gourmandy Notes
Lemon TeaToffee
Marshmallow
Fruity Notes
Grapes
Pomegranate
Musk
Musk
Musk
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Istanbul and Love Don't Be Shy Extreme work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Istanbul or Love Don't Be Shy Extreme?
| Istanbul | Love Don't Be Shy Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Istanbul and Love Don't Be Shy Extreme?
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
By Kilian pushed the Bulgarian rose until it couldn't be ignored. The marshmallow keeps it from taking itself too seriously. That's the trick, and the truth. This isn't shy.Love Don't Be Shy Extreme
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