Fragrance comparison

#009 Figorativo vs Istanbul

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

#009 Figorativo

L’envie Parfums

4.4269 votes

Rank #12,461 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Istanbul

Memûzîn Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #48,604 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Istanbul takes 2 of 3 categories.

#009 Figorativo
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Istanbul
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

#009 Figorativo1/3

Istanbul2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Istanbul
Sillage & projection: Istanbul
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: #009 Figorativo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

#009 FigorativoL’envie Parfums

IstanbulMemûzîn Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

69 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityIstanbul

SillageIstanbul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

floral69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

FigBergamotCassisLemonGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenPeonyJasmineGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy NotesCedarMuskAmber

Top

BergamotGalbanumMandarinFig

Heart

BlackcurrantGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesFig, Bergamot, Galbanum and Jasmine. Durations are only published for #009 Figorativo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night63

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex75

Women14

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,461

PerfumerFanny Grau

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#48,604

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner#009 FigorativoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’envie Parfums #009 Figorativo delivers a crisp, green botanical profile centered on real fig fruit and sunlit foliage. The opening bursts with tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and snapping galbanum before softening into velvety fig flesh and gentle peony. As the tartness recedes over the second hour, clean cedar and qui…

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Istanbul by Memûzîn Perfume opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and sweet fig, immediately set against bright bergamot. As the initial citrus crispness settles, blackcurrant and minty geranium create a green floral heart. The dry-down relies on dry vetiver and creamy sandalwood, making it a versatile option fo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #009 Figorativo or Istanbul?

Istanbul takes 2 of 3 categories. #009 Figorativo is rated 4.42/5 from 69 votes; Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose #009 Figorativo for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Istanbul for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, #009 Figorativo or Istanbul?

Istanbul lasts longest (Istanbul 100/100, #009 Figorativo 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #009 Figorativo or Istanbul?

Istanbul projects furthest (Istanbul 75/100, #009 Figorativo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #009 Figorativo and Istanbul smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Fig, Bergamot, Galbanum and Jasmine.

Is #009 Figorativo or Istanbul better for summer or winter?

#009 Figorativo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #009 Figorativo and Istanbul?

#009 Figorativo has top notes of Fig, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Cyclamen, Peony, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Woodsy Notes, Cedar, Musk and Amber. Istanbul has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, Mandarin and Fig, heart notes of Blackcurrant, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.