Fragrance comparison

Istanbul vs Vlizam v Igrata

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

24%scent match

Clearly different

Vlizam v Igrata

Evterpa

1.001 votes

Rank #67,809 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Istanbul takes 3 of 5 categories.

Istanbul
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vlizam v Igrata
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Istanbul3/5

Vlizam v Igrata2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IstanbulUnique'e Luxury

Vlizam v IgrataEvterpa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 432 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityVlizam v Igrata

SillageVlizam v Igrata

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value0

Category winnerIstanbulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

LemonBitter Orange BlossomTeaPepperGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

CedarAmberTonka BeanMusk

Category winnerIstanbulLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer63

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex41

Women53

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Party 29%Work 16%Date 10%

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#67,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Vlizam v Igrata by Evterpa is an energetic citrus aromatic cologne built around sharp bergamot, neroli, and zesty lemon. It opens with an unmistakable splash of crisp citrus fruit and bitter orange blossom, resembling a brisk splash of cold water on a warm morning. As the sharp initial punch settles, herbal tea leaves…

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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 Vlizam v Igrata?

Istanbul takes 3 of 5 categories. Istanbul is rated 4.32/5 from 432 votes; Vlizam v Igrata is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Istanbul for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vlizam v Igrata for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Istanbul or Vlizam v Igrata?

Vlizam v Igrata lasts longest (Vlizam v Igrata 100/100, Istanbul 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Istanbul or Vlizam v Igrata?

Vlizam v Igrata projects furthest (Vlizam v Igrata 100/100, Istanbul 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Istanbul and Vlizam v Igrata smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Tea, Lemon, Neroli and Geranium.

Is Istanbul or Vlizam v Igrata better for summer or winter?

Istanbul suits evening wear; Vlizam v Igrata suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Istanbul and Vlizam v Igrata?

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. Vlizam v Igrata has top notes of Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Lemon, Bitter Orange Blossom, Tea and Pepper, a base of Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk.