Fragrance comparison

Istanbul vs Jasmin & Neroli

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 433 ratings analysed

3 wins

Istanbul

Unique'e Luxury

4.32432 votes

Rank #1,831 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Jasmin & Neroli

The Cologne House

5.001 votes

Rank #49,148 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Istanbul takes 3 of 4 categories.

Istanbul
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jasmin & Neroli
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Istanbul3/4

Jasmin & Neroli1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Istanbul
Sillage & projection: Istanbul
Value for money: Jasmin & Neroli
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

IstanbulUnique'e Luxury

Jasmin & NeroliThe Cologne House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 432 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

432 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityIstanbul

SillageIstanbul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value100

Category winnerJasmin & NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

woody100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapesCitrusesTeaParsleyLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliJasminePink PepperGeranium

Base8-12+ hrs

ToffeeVanillaMuskWoody Notes

Top

NeroliGrapesTea

Heart

PeonyJasmine

Base

CedarVanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapes, Tea, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Istanbul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer63

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex41

Women53

Date 40%Party 33%Casual 18%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,831

PerfumerJorge Lee, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#49,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIstanbulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Istanbul by Unique'e Luxury delivers an extravagant gourmand experience built around dark concord grapes, syrupy toffee, and creamy bourbon vanilla. The initial spray crackles with tart lemon, aromatic tea, and a curious pinch of herbal parsley. That brisk opening settles within twenty minutes. Soon, opulent orange bl…

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Jasmin & Neroli by The Cologne House opens with a bright, crisp blend of neroli and tea. It settles into a floral heart of peony and jasmine, anchored by a smooth base of cedar and vanilla. This floral scent for women offers a clean, sophisticated aura, ideal for daily wear throughout the warmer months of spring and s…

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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 Jasmin & Neroli?

Istanbul takes 3 of 4 categories. Istanbul is rated 4.32/5 from 432 votes; Jasmin & Neroli is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Istanbul for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jasmin & Neroli for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Istanbul or Jasmin & Neroli?

Istanbul lasts longest (Istanbul 82/100, Jasmin & Neroli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Istanbul or Jasmin & Neroli?

Istanbul projects furthest (Istanbul 75/100, Jasmin & Neroli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Istanbul and Jasmin & Neroli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapes, Tea, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Istanbul or Jasmin & Neroli better for summer or winter?

Istanbul suits evening wear; Jasmin & Neroli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Istanbul and Jasmin & Neroli?

Istanbul has top notes of Grapes, Citruses, Tea and Parsley, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine, Pink Pepper and Geranium, a base of Toffee, Vanilla, Musk and Woody Notes. Jasmin & Neroli has top notes of Neroli, Grapes and Tea, heart notes of Peony and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.