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    Side by side

    Idyllic Istanbul vs. Ambre Khandjar

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Idyllic Istanbul peaks in fall, while Ambre Khandjar belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Idyllic Istanbul vs. Ambre Khandjar
    Idyllic IstanbulAmbre Khandjar
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232019
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme di Marino
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Idyllic Istanbul

    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Ozonic
    Salty
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Lactonic

    Ambre Khandjar

    Amber
    Woody
    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Balsamic
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaltOzonic Notes
    PlumMandarin Orange
    Heart
    RosePraline
    LabdanumVanillaIrisYlang-Ylang
    Base
    Amber XtremePatchouliVanilla
    BenzoinSandalwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Idyllic Istanbul vs. Ambre Khandjar
    Idyllic IstanbulAmbre Khandjar
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Rose and sea salt shouldn't work together. Florals are warm; brine is cold. Somehow this pulls it off, sweet enough to comfort, salty enough to stay interesting.Idyllic Istanbul
    If you want a safe, clean floral, look elsewhere. Ambre Khandjar wears its resins and woods with full confidence, and the plum note in the opening is genuinely addictive, even if it vanishes quickly.Ambre Khandjar