Fragrance comparison

Chamomile & Sandalwood vs Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Chamomile & Sandalwood

Massimo Dutti

4.1315 votes

Rank #42,784 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul

Jivi Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #49,203 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chamomile & Sandalwood
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Chamomile & Sandalwood1/4

Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul
Sillage & projection: Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul
Value for money: Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chamomile & Sandalwood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chamomile & SandalwoodMassimo Dutti

Story of Perfume Chapter 6: IstanbulJivi Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityStory of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul

SillageStory of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value75

Category winnerStory of Perfume Chapter 6: IstanbulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus90%

floral80%

powdery70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

woody100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

iris61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotChamomileBroom

Heart

Vanilla OrchidJasmineHedione

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodAlmond Milk

Top20-30 mins

ChamomileMandarinOrangeMango

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisYlang-YlangCoconutJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliCedarwoodBenzoinLeatherVetiverCaramelMusk

InformationalShared notesChamomile, Jasmine and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex54

Women46

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 32%Casual 27%Party 23%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,784

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,203

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChamomile & SandalwoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Massimo Dutti Chamomile & Sandalwood pairs dried herbal chamomile with crisp bergamot and bitter broom in the top. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, vanilla orchid and jasmine soften the heart. The base rests on creamy almond milk, cedarwood, and smooth sandalwood. Designed by perfumer Ane Ayo in 2021, this intimat…

Reviews →

Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul by Jivi Parfums hits the air with juicy mandarin, ripe mango, and soothing herbal chamomile. The fruit sparkles instantly. Soon, buttery orris and creamy coconut take over the middle stage, giving the sweet tropical brightness a powdery, velvet texture. It stays dense on skin. The …

Reviews →

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, Chamomile & Sandalwood or Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul?

Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul takes 3 of 4 categories. Chamomile & Sandalwood is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chamomile & Sandalwood for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chamomile & Sandalwood or Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul?

Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul lasts longest (Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul 60/100, Chamomile & Sandalwood 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chamomile & Sandalwood or Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul?

Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul projects furthest (Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul 50/100, Chamomile & Sandalwood 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chamomile & Sandalwood and Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Chamomile, Jasmine and Cedarwood.

Is Chamomile & Sandalwood or Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul better for summer or winter?

Chamomile & Sandalwood suits daytime wear; Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chamomile & Sandalwood and Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul?

Chamomile & Sandalwood has top notes of Bergamot, Chamomile and Broom, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, Jasmine and Hedione, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Almond Milk. Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul has top notes of Chamomile, Mandarin, Orange and Mango, heart notes of Orris, Ylang-Ylang, Coconut and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Benzoin and Leather.