Fragrance comparison

Istanbul vs Sun Drop

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 602 ratings analysed

Istanbul

Atelier Rebul

4.25536 votes

Rank #26,659 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sun Drop

Orlov Paris

3.7066 votes

Rank #18,526 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun Drop takes 5 of 7 categories.

Istanbul
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Sun Drop
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Istanbul2/7

Sun Drop5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IstanbulAtelier Rebul

Sun DropOrlov Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 536 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerIstanbulRating 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

33%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerIstanbulMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySun Drop

SillageSun Drop

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value62

Category winnerSun DropBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody83%

powdery65%

cinnamon48%

amber30%

warm spicy100%

rose88%

oud77%

fresh spicy65%

woody53%

powdery42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and powdery

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

SaffronNutmegCardamomCinnamon

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)Cloves

Base

SandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cloves, Saffron and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring38

Summer28

Fall100

Winter97

Day78

Night100

Category winnerSun DropMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex59

Women14

Men8

Unisex74

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,659

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,526

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSun DropHigher 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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Sun Drop is a dense spicy rose oud with a thick saffron opening, warm cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon, then a darker rose and oud heart. It feels rich, tactile and heated on skin, with musk, sandalwood and patchouli adding weight in the dry-down. Best treated as a cold-weather scent, it suits oud lovers who want spice, …

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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 Sun Drop?

Sun Drop takes 5 of 7 categories. Istanbul is rated 4.25/5 from 536 votes; Sun Drop is rated 3.70/5 from 66 votes. Choose Istanbul for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter. Choose Sun Drop for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Istanbul or Sun Drop?

Sun Drop lasts longest (Sun Drop 79/100, Istanbul 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Istanbul or Sun Drop?

Sun Drop projects furthest (Sun Drop 66/100, Istanbul 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Istanbul and Sun Drop smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cloves, Saffron and Sandalwood.

Is Istanbul or Sun Drop better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sun Drop is the stronger pick. For winter, Istanbul is the stronger pick. Sun Drop suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Istanbul and Sun Drop?

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. Sun Drop has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Cloves, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli.