Fragrance comparison

Astrakan vs Istanbul

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 551 ratings analysed

3 wins

Astrakan

Alexander

4.6015 votes

Rank #36,057 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Istanbul

Atelier Rebul

4.25536 votes

Rank #23,717 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Astrakan takes 3 of 5 categories.

Astrakan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Istanbul
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Astrakan3/5

Istanbul2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AstrakanAlexander

IstanbulAtelier Rebul

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 74%

4.25/ 5 · 536 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerAstrakanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

48%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

536 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAstrakan

SillageAstrakan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value59

Category winnerIstanbulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

cinnamon84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

woody83%

powdery65%

cinnamon48%

amber30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonOrange

Heart

VanillaGurjan balsamBlack Orchid

Base

AppleSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

CinnamonClovesSaffronBergamot

Heart

Black OrchidVioletJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Musk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Vanilla, Black Orchid and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer23

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night89

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex79

Women7

Men26

Unisex59

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIstanbulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Astrakan is a warm, spiced apple scent with a smooth vanilla core and a woody, lightly earthy dry-down. It opens with cinnamon and orange, then leans into an apple-wine feeling that reads cosy and autumnal, more like a spiced dessert than a bright citrus. If you like cinnamon, vanilla and sandalwood with a fruity twis…

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Atelier Rebul Istanbul opens with a punch of sharp cinnamon, dried cloves, and bitter bergamot that immediately grabs attention. As the initial spice settles, a velvety heart of black orchid and violet emerges, adding a dusty floral texture over a dark wood foundation. The base rests on warm amber, cedar, and patchoul…

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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, Astrakan or Istanbul?

Astrakan takes 3 of 5 categories. Astrakan is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes; Istanbul is rated 4.25/5 from 536 votes. Choose Astrakan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Istanbul for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Astrakan or Istanbul?

Astrakan lasts longest (Astrakan 77/100, Istanbul 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Astrakan or Istanbul?

Astrakan projects furthest (Astrakan 68/100, Istanbul 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Astrakan and Istanbul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Vanilla, Black Orchid and Sandalwood.

Is Astrakan or Istanbul better for summer or winter?

Astrakan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Astrakan and Istanbul?

Astrakan has top notes of Cinnamon and Orange, heart notes of Vanilla, Gurjan balsam and Black Orchid, a base of Apple, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Istanbul has top notes of Cinnamon, Cloves, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Orchid, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Cedar and Vanilla.