Fragrance comparison

D'Istambul vs Kunsag

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

D'Istambul

Dévier

3.001 votes

Rank #66,438 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Kunsag

Terra Hungaria

4.005 votes

Rank #55,264 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kunsag takes 4 of 4 categories.

D'Istambul
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character.
Kunsag
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

D'Istambul0/4

Kunsag4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D'IstambulDévier

KunsagTerra Hungaria

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

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

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKunsag

SillageKunsag

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value83

Category winnerKunsagBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

musky69%

fresh61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral, 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

Green MandarinPeach BlossomPomegranateAnisePoppy

Heart

Iris ButterHeliotropePeonyLily of the ValleyYlang-YlangJasmineLotusClove

Base

StoneVirginia CedarSandalwoodVanillaBenzoinPapyrusResinMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin, Lily of the Valley, Peony and Vanilla. 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,264

PerfumerCsaba Balint

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKunsagHigher 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 →

Kunsag by Terra Hungaria leans into a powdery, stone-cold floral space that feels remarkably dignified. A dominant iris note anchors the dry texture, while soft anise and green mandarin add a quiet, breezy lift. It is designed for women who appreciate quiet luxury, performing beautifully in cool spring weather with st…

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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 Kunsag?

Kunsag takes 4 of 4 categories. D'Istambul is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Kunsag is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose D'Istambul for a citrus and white floral character. Choose Kunsag for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, D'Istambul or Kunsag?

Kunsag lasts longest (Kunsag 93/100, D'Istambul 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D'Istambul or Kunsag?

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

Do D'Istambul and Kunsag smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin, Lily of the Valley, Peony and Vanilla.

Is D'Istambul or Kunsag better for summer or winter?

D'Istambul suits daytime wear; Kunsag suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D'Istambul and Kunsag?

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. Kunsag has top notes of Green Mandarin, Peach Blossom, Pomegranate and Anise, heart notes of Iris Butter, Heliotrope, Peony and Lily of the Valley, a base of Stone, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla.