Fragrance comparison

Istanbul vs Salut de Schiaparelli

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 439 ratings analysed

2 wins

Istanbul

Unique'e Luxury

4.32432 votes

Rank #1,831 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Salut de Schiaparelli

Schiaparelli

4.007 votes

Rank #41,171 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Istanbul takes 2 of 4 categories.

Istanbul
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Salut de Schiaparelli
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Istanbul2/4

Salut de Schiaparelli1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Istanbul
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Salut de Schiaparelli
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

Salut de SchiaparelliSchiaparelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 432 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 86%

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

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIstanbul

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSalut de SchiaparelliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

floral88%

fresh77%

green65%

citrus53%

yellow floral42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh and citrus

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

CitrusesAldehydesGeranium

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmineNeroliGardeniaYlang-YlangNarcissusHyacinth

Base

BenzoinOakmossSandalwoodVetiver

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

Spring50

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

Unisex100

Women0

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#41,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Salut de Schiaparelli is a vintage floral masterpiece from 1934, defined by its complex white floral heart and aldehydic brightness. It opens with sharp citrus and geranium before settling into a rich, powdered gardenia and ylang-ylang blend. Best suited for formal evening events or elegant daytime gatherings in coole…

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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 Salut de Schiaparelli?

Istanbul takes 2 of 4 categories. Istanbul is rated 4.32/5 from 432 votes; Salut de Schiaparelli is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Istanbul for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Salut de Schiaparelli for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Istanbul or Salut de Schiaparelli?

Istanbul lasts longest (Istanbul 82/100, Salut de Schiaparelli 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Istanbul or Salut de Schiaparelli?

Projection is very close: Istanbul 75/100, Salut de Schiaparelli 75/100 for sillage.

Do Istanbul and Salut de Schiaparelli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Neroli, Jasmine and Geranium.

Is Istanbul or Salut de Schiaparelli better for summer or winter?

Istanbul suits evening wear; Salut de Schiaparelli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Istanbul and Salut de Schiaparelli?

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. Salut de Schiaparelli has top notes of Citruses, Aldehydes and Geranium, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Benzoin, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.