Fragrance comparison

Istanbul vs Palmetto

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

2 wins

Istanbul

Memûzîn Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #48,604 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Palmetto

Nomenclature

3.6047 votes

Rank #27,792 MuskyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Istanbul takes 2 of 3 categories.

Istanbul
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Palmetto
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Istanbul2/3

Palmetto1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IstanbulMemûzîn Perfume

PalmettoNomenclature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.60/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

17%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityIstanbul

SillageIstanbul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

musky100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGalbanumMandarinFig

Heart

BlackcurrantGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmberMusk

Notes

GalbanumAngelicaSichuan PepperJasmineMuskAmbergrisFigLemon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Fig, Jasmine and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer63

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night7

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,604

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPalmettoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Istanbul by Memûzîn Perfume opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and sweet fig, immediately set against bright bergamot. As the initial citrus crispness settles, blackcurrant and minty geranium create a green floral heart. The dry-down relies on dry vetiver and creamy sandalwood, making it a versatile option fo…

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Palmetto opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and crackling Sichuan pepper that mimics fresh palm leaves snapped in half. As the raw green opening settles, milky fig and quiet jasmine soften the bitter edges without turning sticky or sweet. The base lingers as a dry blend of musk nectar and light ambergris on w…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Istanbul or Palmetto?

Istanbul takes 2 of 3 categories. Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Palmetto is rated 3.60/5 from 47 votes. Choose Istanbul for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Palmetto for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Istanbul or Palmetto?

Istanbul lasts longest (Istanbul 100/100, Palmetto 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Istanbul or Palmetto?

Istanbul projects furthest (Istanbul 75/100, Palmetto 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Istanbul and Palmetto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Fig, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Istanbul or Palmetto better for summer or winter?

Palmetto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Istanbul and Palmetto?

Istanbul has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, Mandarin and Fig, heart notes of Blackcurrant, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber and Musk. Palmetto features Galbanum, Angelica, Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine and Musk.