Fragrance comparison

Istanbul vs Maraya

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 435 ratings analysed

3 wins

Istanbul

Unique'e Luxury

4.32432 votes

Rank #1,831 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Maraya

Raydan

4.003 votes

Rank #57,541 White FloralFresh Spicy

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.
Maraya
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Istanbul3/4

Maraya1/4

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

MarayaRaydan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 432 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · 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 / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIstanbul

SillageIstanbul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarayaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and vanilla

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

GeraniumBay LeafNeroliCitruses

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineCoconutPeachLilyIrisHeliotrope

Base

VanillaCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Neroli, Jasmine and Geranium. 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex41

Women53

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

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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#57,541

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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Maraya by Raydan is an oriental floral fragrance for men and women, featuring a complex mix of geranium, bay leaf, and citrus. The heart blooms with orange blossom, jasmine, and coconut, eventually settling into a warm base of vanilla, cedar, and amber. It works well for those who enjoy diverse, layered floral scents …

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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 Maraya?

Istanbul takes 3 of 4 categories. Istanbul is rated 4.32/5 from 432 votes; Maraya is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Istanbul for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Maraya for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Istanbul or Maraya?

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

Which projects more, Istanbul or Maraya?

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

Do Istanbul and Maraya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Citruses, Neroli, Jasmine and Geranium.

Is Istanbul or Maraya better for summer or winter?

Istanbul suits evening wear; Maraya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Istanbul and Maraya?

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. Maraya has top notes of Geranium, Bay Leaf, Neroli and Citruses, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Coconut and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Amber.