Fragrance comparison

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather vs Istanbul

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather

Zielinski & Rozen

3.8425 votes

Rank #39,171 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Istanbul

Memûzîn Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #47,419 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Istanbul takes 2 of 3 categories.

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Istanbul
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather1/3

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: Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, LeatherZielinski & Rozen

IstanbulMemûzîn Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%

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

28%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

25 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityIstanbul

SillageIstanbul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

rose77%

herbal65%

amber53%

leather42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blackcurrant

Heart

GeraniumAmber

Base

Leather

Top

BergamotGalbanumMandarinFig

Heart

BlackcurrantGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Geranium and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day50

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,171

PerfumerErez Rozen

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#47,419

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, LeatherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Erez Rozen released Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather for Zielinski & Rozen in 2025 as a dark herbal unisex perfume. Sharp blackcurrant opens with a tart, realistic berry punch before crisp geranium and warm amber smooth out the center. A quiet leather base grounds the aromatic dry-down, making it ideal for cool …

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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, Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather or Istanbul?

Istanbul takes 2 of 3 categories. Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Istanbul for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather or Istanbul?

Istanbul lasts longest (Istanbul 100/100, Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather or Istanbul?

Istanbul projects furthest (Istanbul 75/100, Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather and Istanbul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Geranium and Amber.

Is Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather or Istanbul better for summer or winter?

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather and Istanbul?

Blackcurrant, Geranium, Amber, Leather has top notes of Blackcurrant, heart notes of Geranium and Amber, a base of Leather. 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.