Fragrance comparison

D'Istambul vs Allen*

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

D'Istambul

Dévier

3.001 votes

Rank #66,438 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Allen*

retaW

4.502 votes

Rank #52,610 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Allen* takes 4 of 4 categories.

D'Istambul
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character.
Allen*
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D'Istambul0/4

Allen*4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D'IstambulDévier

Allen*retaW

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAllen*

SillageAllen*

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAllen*Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

musky69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

floral65%

animalic48%

green30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonTangerineGreen MandarinBergamotBlackcurrant

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily of the ValleyTuberoseViolet LeafOsmanthusLilyPeonyRose

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskIso E SuperVanilla

Top

BlackcurrantFreesia

Heart

TuberoseJasmineLily of the ValleyLily

Base

Heliotrope

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Lily of the Valley, Tuberose and Lily. Durations are only published for D'Istambul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 16%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAllen*Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D'Istambul by Dévier opens with an immediate flash of tart lemon, tangy green mandarin, and zesty bergamot. A hint of dark blackcurrant cuts through the bright citrus rind to keep the top from smelling like a plain household cleaner. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down. A clean bouquet of lily of the valley…

Reviews →

retaW Allen* opens with a sharp flash of blackcurrant and crisp freesia, cutting through air with a bright, sour-green snap. As the initial fruity bite softens, a heart of white lily, tuberose, jasmine, and lily of the valley unfolds across the skin. The florals feel clean and dew-drenched rather than heavy or sweet. …

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, D'Istambul or Allen*?

Allen* takes 4 of 4 categories. D'Istambul is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Allen* is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose D'Istambul for a citrus and white floral character. Choose Allen* for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D'Istambul or Allen*?

Allen* lasts longest (Allen* 50/100, D'Istambul 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D'Istambul or Allen*?

Allen* projects furthest (Allen* 38/100, D'Istambul 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D'Istambul and Allen* smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Lily of the Valley, Tuberose and Lily.

Is D'Istambul or Allen* better for summer or winter?

D'Istambul suits daytime wear; Allen* suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D'Istambul and Allen*?

D'Istambul has top notes of Lemon, Tangerine, Green Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf and Osmanthus, a base of White Musk, Iso E Super and Vanilla. Allen* has top notes of Blackcurrant and Freesia, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Lily, a base of Heliotrope.