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    Istanbul vs. Love Don't Be Shy Extreme

    Istanbul by Unique'e Luxury bottle

    Istanbul

    Unique'e Luxury
    Eau de Parfum2018
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Istanbul vs. Love Don't Be Shy Extreme
    IstanbulLove Don't Be Shy Extreme
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumExtreme
    Launched20182021
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerSylvain Cara, Jorge LeeCalice Becker
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapesLemon TeaCitronCoriander
    NeroliBergamot
    Heart
    GeraniumNeroliPink PepperJasmine
    Orange BlossomRose.
    Base
    MuskToffeeVanilla
    MarshmallowVanillaMuskPomegranate

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Istanbul vs. Love Don't Be Shy Extreme
    IstanbulLove Don't Be Shy Extreme
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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