Fragrance comparison

Hilm vs Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Hilm

MAISON ASRAR

3.205 votes

Rank #59,275 SweetIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

86%scent match

Very similar

Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul

Jivi Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #49,294 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Hilm
Choose it for a sweet and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Hilm2/4

Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hilm
Sillage & projection: Hilm
Value for money: Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HilmMAISON ASRAR

Story of Perfume Chapter 6: IstanbulJivi Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityHilm

SillageHilm

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerStory of Perfume Chapter 6: IstanbulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

iris92%

woody84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

tropical61%

woody100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

iris61%

Scent match86%Very similar · both sweet, woody and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeMangoChamomileMandarin

Heart

OrrisCoconutYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

PatchouliCaramelVetiverCedarwoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

ChamomileMandarinOrangeMango

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisYlang-YlangCoconutJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliCedarwoodBenzoinLeatherVetiverCaramelMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Mango, Chamomile and Mandarin. Durations are only published for Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 32%Casual 27%Party 23%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,294

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStory of Perfume Chapter 6: IstanbulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hilm by MAISON ASRAR is an oriental fragrance for men and women that centers on a contrast between zesty fruits and a warm, sugary base. You get a vivid opening of mango and mandarin before it settles into creamy coconut and orris. It is a versatile choice for those who enjoy a tropical, gourmand lean in their daily r…

Reviews →

Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul by Jivi Parfums hits the air with juicy mandarin, ripe mango, and soothing herbal chamomile. The fruit sparkles instantly. Soon, buttery orris and creamy coconut take over the middle stage, giving the sweet tropical brightness a powdery, velvet texture. It stays dense on skin. The …

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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, Hilm or Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hilm is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Hilm for a sweet and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hilm or Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul?

Hilm lasts longest (Hilm 90/100, Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hilm or Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul?

Hilm projects furthest (Hilm 75/100, Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hilm and Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul smell similar?

Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Orange, Mango, Chamomile and Mandarin.

Is Hilm or Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul better for summer or winter?

Hilm suits day or night wear; Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hilm and Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul?

Hilm has top notes of Orange, Mango, Chamomile and Mandarin, heart notes of Orris, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Caramel, Vetiver and Cedarwood. Story of Perfume Chapter 6: Istanbul has top notes of Chamomile, Mandarin, Orange and Mango, heart notes of Orris, Ylang-Ylang, Coconut and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Benzoin and Leather.