Fragrance comparison

D'Istambul vs Rose Quartz

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

D'Istambul

Dévier

3.001 votes

Rank #66,438 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rose Quartz

Bejar

3.7114 votes

Rank #54,422 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Quartz takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

D'Istambul0/4

Rose Quartz4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D'IstambulDévier

Rose QuartzBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 28%Want 36%

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

21%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityRose Quartz

SillageRose Quartz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRose QuartzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

musky69%

fresh61%

rose100%

floral92%

fresh84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

PeonyViolet LeafGeraniumGreen TeaTangerineBergamot

Heart

Rose PetalsOsmanthusOrange BlossomFruity Notes

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, 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

Summer100

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,422

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose QuartzHigher 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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Rose Quartz by Bejar offers a clean floral profile centered on fresh rose petals and peony. Designed by Ramón Béjar, this fragrance balances bright citrus openings with a quiet, mineral-like woodiness. It works well for daytime spring wear when you want a clean, uncomplicated floral skin scent that feels light and air…

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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 Rose Quartz?

Rose Quartz takes 4 of 4 categories. D'Istambul is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Rose Quartz is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose D'Istambul for a citrus and white floral character. Choose Rose Quartz for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D'Istambul or Rose Quartz?

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

Which projects more, D'Istambul or Rose Quartz?

Rose Quartz projects furthest (Rose Quartz 58/100, D'Istambul 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D'Istambul and Rose Quartz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Osmanthus.

Is D'Istambul or Rose Quartz better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D'Istambul and Rose Quartz?

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. Rose Quartz has top notes of Peony, Violet Leaf, Geranium and Green Tea, heart notes of Rose Petals, Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Fruity Notes, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.