Fragrance comparison

Cosmos vs Istanbul Turkey

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

Cosmos

House of BŌ

3.6169 votes

Rank #30,640 SmokyMetallic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Istanbul Turkey

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.0018 votes

Rank #47,650 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Istanbul Turkey takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cosmos
Choose it for a smoky and metallic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Istanbul Turkey
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cosmos2/5

Istanbul Turkey3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CosmosHouse of BŌ

Istanbul TurkeyAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

Category winnerIstanbul TurkeyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

12%Hate

69 votes

56%Love

11%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCosmos

SillageIstanbul Turkey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIstanbul TurkeyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

metallic92%

woody84%

mineral77%

leather69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

iris61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Metallic notesWhiskeyMuskPraline

Heart3-4 hrs

CoalDragon Blood ResinCacao

Base8-12+ hrs

SmokeLeatherAgarwoodOrris

Top

WhiskeySaffronLeatherAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pepper

Heart

RoseTolu BalsamMintLabdanumSuedeCedarCardamomGinger

Base

IrisAmberSandalwoodPralineWoodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)MuskCaraway

InformationalShared notesWhiskey, Musk, Praline and Leather. Durations are only published for Cosmos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer13

Fall94

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring50

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

Date 38%Party 32%Casual 18%Work 12%

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,640

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,650

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCosmosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of BŌ Cosmos delivers a striking collision between freezing minerals and smoldering wood. One spray reveals an industrial flash of cold metallic notes and aged whiskey, cutting through the air like chilled steel. Do not overspray this. The scent warms up quickly as bitter cacao and dragon blood resin settle onto…

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Istanbul Turkey opens with an assertive blast of boozy whiskey, dry leather, and prickling black pepper before mellowing into warm resins and powdery iris. Saffron and ambrette add a spicy, musky texture at the top that prevents the dark suede and cedar heart from feeling heavy. As the fragrance warms on skin during a…

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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, Cosmos or Istanbul Turkey?

Istanbul Turkey takes 3 of 5 categories. Cosmos is rated 3.61/5 from 69 votes; Istanbul Turkey is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Cosmos for a smoky and metallic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Istanbul Turkey for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cosmos or Istanbul Turkey?

Cosmos lasts longest (Cosmos 73/100, Istanbul Turkey 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cosmos or Istanbul Turkey?

Istanbul Turkey projects furthest (Istanbul Turkey 68/100, Cosmos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cosmos and Istanbul Turkey smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Whiskey, Musk, Praline and Leather.

Is Cosmos or Istanbul Turkey better for summer or winter?

Cosmos suits evening wear; Istanbul Turkey suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cosmos and Istanbul Turkey?

Cosmos has top notes of Metallic notes, Whiskey, Musk and Praline, heart notes of Coal, Dragon Blood Resin and Cacao, a base of Smoke, Leather, Agarwood and Orris. Istanbul Turkey has top notes of Whiskey, Saffron, Leather and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of Rose, Tolu Balsam, Mint and Labdanum, a base of Iris, Amber, Sandalwood and Praline.