Fragrance comparison

Istanbul vs Rainforest Mist

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

2 wins

Istanbul

Memûzîn Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #53,839 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Rainforest Mist

Skylar

3.7740 votes

Rank #23,669 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Rainforest Mist
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Istanbul2/3

Rainforest Mist1/3

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: Rainforest Mist

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IstanbulMemûzîn Perfume

Rainforest MistSkylar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.77/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 34%

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

40%Love

20%Like

23%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityIstanbul

SillageIstanbul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

floral100%

woody90%

fruity80%

aquatic70%

white floral60%

fresh50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGalbanumMandarinFig

Heart

BlackcurrantGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

FigKiwi FlowerLotus

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineWater LilyGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

CedarSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesFig, Geranium, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Rainforest Mist, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer84

Fall32

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men14

Unisex55

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,839

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRainforest MistHigher 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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Skylar Rainforest Mist is a bright, refreshing green fragrance centered on ripe botanical fig, sweet kiwi flower, and dewy lotus petals. From the first spray, it smells like walking into a humid greenhouse right after a cooling rainfall. Crisp geranium and floating water lily keep the midsection airy and cool, while c…

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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 Rainforest Mist?

Istanbul takes 2 of 3 categories. Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Rainforest Mist is rated 3.77/5 from 40 votes. Choose Istanbul for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Rainforest Mist for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Istanbul or Rainforest Mist?

Istanbul lasts longest (Istanbul 100/100, Rainforest Mist 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Istanbul or Rainforest Mist?

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

Do Istanbul and Rainforest Mist smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Fig, Geranium, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Istanbul or Rainforest Mist better for summer or winter?

Rainforest Mist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Istanbul and Rainforest Mist?

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. Rainforest Mist has top notes of Fig, Kiwi Flower and Lotus, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.