Fragrance comparison

Istanbul vs Opulent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 537 ratings analysed

Istanbul

Atelier Rebul

4.25536 votes

Rank #26,659 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Opulent

Beary

3.001 votes

Rank #69,581 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Istanbul
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Opulent
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Istanbul2/4

Opulent2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IstanbulAtelier Rebul

OpulentBeary

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 536 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

536 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityOpulent

SillageOpulent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value25

Category winnerIstanbulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody83%

powdery65%

cinnamon48%

amber30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

cinnamon84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

lavender61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonClovesSaffronBergamot

Heart

Black OrchidVioletJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Musk

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

AppleCinnamonCloves

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Musk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cloves, Bergamot and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex59

Women14

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,659

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,581

PerfumerFahran S Ali, Mahran S Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIstanbulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Opulent by Beary opens with an immediate hit of crisp bergamot coupled with aromatic lavender. It sets a clean, barbershop tone before shifting into a spicier heart. As the top notes settle, warm cinnamon, sharp cloves, and sweet apple emerge, creating a rich contrast between cool herbs and fiery kitchen spices. The d…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Istanbul or Opulent?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Istanbul is rated 4.25/5 from 536 votes; Opulent is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Istanbul for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Opulent for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Istanbul or Opulent?

Opulent lasts longest (Opulent 80/100, Istanbul 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Istanbul or Opulent?

Opulent projects furthest (Opulent 75/100, Istanbul 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Istanbul and Opulent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cloves, Bergamot and Vanilla.

Is Istanbul or Opulent better for summer or winter?

Opulent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Istanbul and Opulent?

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. Opulent has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Apple, Cinnamon and Cloves, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.