Fragrance comparison

Indomptee vs Izmir

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 330 ratings analysed

Indomptee

Lulu Castagnette

3.0293 votes

Rank #20,643 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Izmir

Unique'e Luxury

4.18237 votes

Rank #5,821 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Izmir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Indomptee
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Izmir
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Indomptee2/7

Izmir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IndompteeLulu Castagnette

IzmirUnique'e Luxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.02/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 21%Had 53%Want 26%

4.18/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

Category winnerIzmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

45%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

54%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

237 votes

Category winnerIzmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityIzmir

SillageIzmir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value46

Category winnerIndompteeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical88%

sweet77%

citrus65%

fresh53%

floral42%

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleGuavaMangoBergamotMelonMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

MagnoliaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

IrisPatchouliOakmossVetiver

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseCloves

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Rose. Durations are only published for Izmir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall38

Winter56

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Category winnerIndompteeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men35

Unisex52

Women13

Casual 34%Work 28%Date 21%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,643

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#5,821

PerfumerBihter Türkan Ergül, Selim Özen, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerIzmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Indomptee by Lulu Castagnette is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance for women, centered on a playful cocktail of tropical fruits. Launched in 2005, it opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and guava, settling into a breezy floral heart. It is a lighthearted choice for casual summer days when you want something fruity…

Reviews →

Izmir by Unique'e Luxury delivers a vibrant blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy pineapple right out of the nozzle. The initial spray leaves a visible oily sheen on skin. It is potent. Within twenty minutes, spicy cloves, powdery iris, and soft rose take the wheel, smoothing down the sharp fruit edges…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Indomptee or Izmir?

Izmir takes 5 of 7 categories. Indomptee is rated 3.02/5 from 93 votes; Izmir is rated 4.18/5 from 237 votes. Choose Indomptee for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Izmir for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indomptee or Izmir?

Izmir lasts longest (Izmir 79/100, Indomptee 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indomptee or Izmir?

Izmir projects furthest (Izmir 67/100, Indomptee 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indomptee and Izmir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Rose.

Is Indomptee or Izmir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Indomptee is the stronger pick. For winter, Indomptee is the stronger pick. Indomptee suits daytime wear; Izmir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indomptee and Izmir?

Indomptee has top notes of Pineapple, Guava, Mango and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Iris, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Izmir has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Patchouli.