Fragrance comparison

D'Istambul vs Pure

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 431 ratings analysed

D'Istambul

Dévier

3.001 votes

Rank #66,438 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Pure

Alfred Sung

3.82430 votes

Rank #5,081 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

D'Istambul0/4

Pure4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D'IstambulDévier

PureAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.82/ 5 · 430 votes

Have 67%Had 33%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

29%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

343 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPure

SillagePure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value77

Category winnerPureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

musky69%

fresh61%

floral100%

white floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

fresh65%

citrus56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both floral, white floral and fruity

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

TangerineMarigoldOrchid

Heart

LilyPeonyPineappleFreesiaGardeniaOsmanthus

Base

Woody NotesAmberCinnamon

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Osmanthus, 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

Winter33

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%

Men1

Unisex19

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,081

PerfumerJames Krivda

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerPureHigher 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 →

Pure by Alfred Sung is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Pure was launched in 1997. The nose behind this fragrance is James Krivda. Top notes are Tangerine, Marigold and Orchid; middle notes are Lily, Peony, Pineapple, Freesia, Gardenia and Osmanthus; base notes are Woody Notes, Amber and Cinnamon.

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 Pure?

Pure takes 4 of 4 categories. D'Istambul is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Pure is rated 3.82/5 from 430 votes. Choose D'Istambul for a citrus and white floral character. Choose Pure for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, D'Istambul or Pure?

Pure lasts longest (Pure 63/100, D'Istambul 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D'Istambul or Pure?

Pure projects furthest (Pure 55/100, D'Istambul 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D'Istambul and Pure smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Osmanthus, Lily and Peony.

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

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

What are the notes in D'Istambul and Pure?

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. Pure has top notes of Tangerine, Marigold and Orchid, heart notes of Lily, Peony, Pineapple and Freesia, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Cinnamon.