Idyllic Istanbul vs Verdades
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Idyllic Istanbul takes 3 of 5 categories.
Idyllic IstanbulChoose it for a salty and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
VerdadesChoose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Idyllic Istanbul3/5
Verdades2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Idyllic Istanbul
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Verdades
- Sillage & projection
- Idyllic Istanbul
- Value for money
- Idyllic Istanbul
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Verdades
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Idyllic IstanbulViageVerdadesMaison d'ETTOWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 32%Had 1%Want 67%
3.30/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 27%Had 1%Want 72%
Category winnerIdyllic IstanbulRating 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
38%Love
16%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
24%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVerdades
SillageIdyllic Istanbul
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIdyllic IstanbulBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsalty100%
ozonic92%
sweet84%
marine77%
woody69%
amber61%
amber100%
white floral90%
vanilla80%
musky70%
citrus60%
balsamic50%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both amber
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
Tunisian NeroliOzonic notesSicilian BergamotSicilian Lemon
Heart
Tunisian Orange BlossomJasmine SambacTurkish Rose
Base
Vanilla BeanAmbrettolideAmberwoodAmbroxanAmber XtremeBenzoinIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
InformationalShared notesOzonic notes, Turkish Rose 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
Summer54
Fall92
Winter77
Day100
Night83
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#24,580
PerfumerJulien Rasquinet
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerVerdadesHigher 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 →Verdades by Maison d'ETTO is a bold floral composition that reinterprets white florals through an inverted lens. Opening with bright Tunisian neroli and ozonic crispness, it transitions into a potent heart of orange blossom, jasmine sambac, and Turkish rose. It finishes with a warm, resinous foundation of vanilla bean…
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 Verdades?
Idyllic Istanbul takes 3 of 5 categories. Idyllic Istanbul is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; Verdades is rated 3.30/5 from 37 votes. Choose Idyllic Istanbul for a salty and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Verdades for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Idyllic Istanbul or Verdades?
They last about the same: Verdades 71/100, Idyllic Istanbul 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Idyllic Istanbul or Verdades?
Idyllic Istanbul projects furthest (Idyllic Istanbul 63/100, Verdades 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Idyllic Istanbul and Verdades smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Ozonic notes, Turkish Rose and Amber Xtreme.
Is Idyllic Istanbul or Verdades better for summer or winter?
Idyllic Istanbul suits daytime wear; Verdades suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Idyllic Istanbul and Verdades?
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. Verdades has top notes of Tunisian Neroli, Ozonic notes, Sicilian Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Tunisian Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ambrettolide, Amberwood and Ambroxan.
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