Idyllic Istanbul vs An Island
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
An Island takes 3 of 5 categories.
Idyllic IstanbulChoose it for a salty and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
An IslandChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Idyllic Istanbul2/5
An Island3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- An Island
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Idyllic Istanbul
- Sillage & projection
- Idyllic Istanbul
- Value for money
- An Island
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- An Island
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Idyllic IstanbulViageAn IslandRisalaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 32%Had 1%Want 67%
4.46/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 61%
Category winnerAn IslandRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
14%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
62%Love
23%Like
15%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIdyllic Istanbul
SillageIdyllic Istanbul
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAn IslandBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsalty100%
ozonic92%
sweet84%
marine77%
woody69%
amber61%
vanilla100%
amber92%
sweet84%
woody77%
balsamic69%
rose61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both sweet, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaltOzonic notes
Heart
Turkish RosePraline
Base
Amber XtremePatchouliVanilla
Top
SaltMarine notes
Heart
Turkish RosePraline
Base
VanillaAmber XtremePatchouli
InformationalShared notesSalt, Turkish Rose, Praline and Amber Xtreme. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer86
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer83
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,966
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#43,830
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAn IslandHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIdyllic Istanbul by Viage pairs breezy coastal elements with rich gourmand warmth. It captures a rare contrast where crisp marine air collides with sweet Turkish confectionery. The result is a versatile unisex blend suited for casual daytime wear during mild spring or autumn days.
Reviews →An Island by Risala pairs salty marine notes with a sweet rose and praline heart, then settles into vanilla, amber, and patchouli. It reads more like a warm, dessert-leaning aquatic than a sharp fresh one. For shoppers, the appeal is that contrast. You get a breezy seaside opening, then a softer, sweeter dry-down that…
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, Idyllic Istanbul or An Island?
An Island takes 3 of 5 categories. Idyllic Istanbul is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; An Island is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Idyllic Istanbul for a salty and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose An Island for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Idyllic Istanbul or An Island?
They last about the same: Idyllic Istanbul 69/100, An Island 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Idyllic Istanbul or An Island?
Idyllic Istanbul projects furthest (Idyllic Istanbul 63/100, An Island 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Idyllic Istanbul and An Island smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Salt, Turkish Rose, Praline and Amber Xtreme.
Is Idyllic Istanbul or An Island better for summer or winter?
Idyllic Istanbul suits daytime wear; An Island suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Idyllic Istanbul and An Island?
Idyllic Istanbul has top notes of Salt and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Amber Xtreme, Patchouli and Vanilla. An Island has top notes of Salt and Marine notes, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Amber Xtreme and Patchouli.
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