Fragrance comparison

D'Istambul vs In Red

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 5,476 ratings analysed

D'Istambul

Dévier

3.001 votes

Rank #66,438 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

In Red

Armand Basi

3.845,475 votes

Rank #7,107 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Red takes 4 of 4 categories.

D'Istambul
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character.
In Red
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

D'Istambul0/4

In Red4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D'IstambulDévier

In RedArmand Basi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes

Have 36%Had 64%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

19%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5,438 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityIn Red

SillageIn Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value68

Category winnerIn RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

musky69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

aromatic42%

Scent match43%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

BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

LilyJasmineViolet LeafPink PepperRosePeonyBlack Currant

Base

Woody NotesOakmossWhite MuskPalisander RosewoodAmberVanillaPraline

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Lily and Peony. 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

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,107

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerIn RedHigher 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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In Red opens with a brisk hit of ginger, cardamom and citrus, then settles into cool florals with lily, violet leaf and a lightly woody musk base. It smells fresh, crisp and slightly spicy rather than soft or sugary. This suits someone who wants an energising daytime floral with a clean, polished feel. It wears especi…

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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 In Red?

In Red takes 4 of 4 categories. D'Istambul is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes. Choose D'Istambul for a citrus and white floral character. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, D'Istambul or In Red?

In Red lasts longest (In Red 56/100, D'Istambul 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D'Istambul or In Red?

In Red projects furthest (In Red 51/100, D'Istambul 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D'Istambul and In Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Lily and Peony.

Is D'Istambul or In Red better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D'Istambul and In Red?

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. In Red has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Oakmoss, White Musk and Palisander Rosewood.