Fragrance comparison

D'Istambul vs Floral Zest Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

D'Istambul

Dévier

3.001 votes

Rank #66,438 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Floral Zest Eau de Parfum

Massimo Dutti

3.6411 votes

Rank #54,424 LeatherGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Floral Zest Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories.

D'Istambul
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character.
Floral Zest Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a leather and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D'Istambul0/4

Floral Zest Eau de Parfum4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Floral Zest Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Floral Zest Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Floral Zest Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Floral Zest Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D'IstambulDévier

Floral Zest Eau de ParfumMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

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

18%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityFloral Zest Eau de Parfum

SillageFloral Zest Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFloral Zest Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

musky69%

fresh61%

leather100%

green92%

smoky84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fresh

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

BirchCitrusGreen LeavesViolet LeafBlackcurrant

Heart

RoseLily of the ValleyOsmanthusDatura

Base

MuskAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Lily of the Valley, Violet Leaf and Osmanthus. 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

Summer83

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,424

PerfumerRichard Yu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFloral Zest Eau de ParfumHigher 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…

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Massimo Dutti Floral Zest Eau de Parfum pairs bright citrus and crushed violet leaf with a dry birch wood spine. Blackcurrant gives the opening a tart snap, while datura and lily of the valley add cool floral weight. As it settles into oakmoss and amber, the birch takes on a crisp leather character. It suits mild spri…

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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, D'Istambul or Floral Zest Eau de Parfum?

Floral Zest Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories. D'Istambul is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Floral Zest Eau de Parfum is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose D'Istambul for a citrus and white floral character. Choose Floral Zest Eau de Parfum for a leather and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D'Istambul or Floral Zest Eau de Parfum?

Floral Zest Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Floral Zest Eau de Parfum 56/100, D'Istambul 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D'Istambul or Floral Zest Eau de Parfum?

Floral Zest Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Floral Zest Eau de Parfum 50/100, D'Istambul 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D'Istambul and Floral Zest Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Lily of the Valley, Violet Leaf and Osmanthus.

Is D'Istambul or Floral Zest Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

D'Istambul suits daytime wear; Floral Zest Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D'Istambul and Floral Zest Eau de Parfum?

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. Floral Zest Eau de Parfum has top notes of Birch, Citrus, Green Leaves and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rose, Lily of the Valley, Osmanthus and Datura, a base of Musk, Amber and Oakmoss.