Evil Cry vs Istanbul IST
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Istanbul IST takes 1 of 1 categories.
Evil CryChoose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Istanbul ISTChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Evil Cry0/1
Istanbul IST1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Istanbul IST
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Evil CryThe Dua BrandIstanbul ISTThe Scent of DepartureWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%
3.54/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 9%Had 16%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
13%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
animalic69%
fruity61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
rose61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Red BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliTuberoseOlibanumLeatherVioletSpicesAmberRoseMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Top
SpiceselemiBergamotRed BerriesGrapefruit
Heart
LitchiRosePepperSweet NotesLotusRaspberryViolet
Base
Woodsy NotesSandalwoodCinnamonMusk
InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Sandalwood, Violet and Spices. Durations are only published for Evil Cry, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring86
Summer100
Fall71
Winter43
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#70,271
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#59,298
PerfumerGerald Ghislain
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIstanbul ISTHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEvil Cry by The Dua Brand is a dark leather and amber fragrance released in 2023. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tart red berries paired with warm spices and powdery violet, creating an intriguing contrast right away. As it settles, thick floral notes of tuberose and rose step forward, balanced by resinous olib…
Reviews →Istanbul IST by The Scent of Departure opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and grapefruit, layered over a warm, peppery core. It settles into a soft cedarwood base, capturing the breezy vibe of the Bosporus. It works well for casual daytime wear during warm spring months.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Evil Cry or Istanbul IST?
Istanbul IST takes 1 of 1 categories. Evil Cry is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Istanbul IST is rated 3.54/5 from 24 votes. Choose Evil Cry for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Istanbul IST for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Do Evil Cry and Istanbul IST smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Sandalwood, Violet and Spices.
Is Evil Cry or Istanbul IST better for summer or winter?
Evil Cry suits evening wear; Istanbul IST suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Evil Cry and Istanbul IST?
Evil Cry features Red Berries, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Tuberose and Olibanum. Istanbul IST has top notes of Spices, elemi, Bergamot and Red Berries, heart notes of Litchi, Rose, Pepper and Sweet Notes, a base of Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Musk.
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