Fragrance comparison

Fibonacci vs Istanbul

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 550 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fibonacci

Puzzle Parfum

4.2114 votes

Rank #20,850 PowderyViolet

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Istanbul

Atelier Rebul

4.25536 votes

Rank #23,717 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fibonacci takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fibonacci
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Istanbul
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter.

Fibonacci3/5

Istanbul2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FibonacciPuzzle Parfum

IstanbulAtelier Rebul

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

4.25/ 5 · 536 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerIstanbulRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

48%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

536 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFibonacci

SillageFibonacci

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value59

Category winnerIstanbulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

woody83%

powdery65%

cinnamon48%

amber30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

NutmegBergamotCloveSaffronCinnamon

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletBlack OrchidJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Top

CinnamonClovesSaffronBergamot

Heart

Black OrchidVioletJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Cinnamon and Violet. Durations are only published for Fibonacci, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day85

Night100

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex64

Women27

Date 37%Casual 24%Party 22%Work 17%

Men26

Unisex59

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,850

PerfumerCengiz Yatagan

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFibonacciHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fibonacci by Puzzle Parfum opens with a brisk snap of bergamot cut by warm clove and pungent nutmeg. Do not overspray this. The initial burst brings a distinct alcohol lift for three minutes before dense saffron takes charge. Soon, an earthy violet note emerges alongside black orchid, creating a dry, powdery floral he…

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Atelier Rebul Istanbul opens with a punch of sharp cinnamon, dried cloves, and bitter bergamot that immediately grabs attention. As the initial spice settles, a velvety heart of black orchid and violet emerges, adding a dusty floral texture over a dark wood foundation. The base rests on warm amber, cedar, and patchoul…

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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, Fibonacci or Istanbul?

Fibonacci takes 3 of 5 categories. Fibonacci is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Istanbul is rated 4.25/5 from 536 votes. Choose Fibonacci for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Istanbul for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fibonacci or Istanbul?

They last about the same: Fibonacci 68/100, Istanbul 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fibonacci or Istanbul?

Fibonacci projects furthest (Fibonacci 69/100, Istanbul 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fibonacci and Istanbul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Cinnamon and Violet.

Is Fibonacci or Istanbul better for summer or winter?

Fibonacci suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fibonacci and Istanbul?

Fibonacci has top notes of Nutmeg, Bergamot, Clove and Saffron, heart notes of Violet, Black Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Istanbul has top notes of Cinnamon, Cloves, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Orchid, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Cedar and Vanilla.