Fragrance comparison

Istanbul Turkey vs Masaki Aqua Platinum

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

Istanbul Turkey

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.0018 votes

Rank #48,346 WoodyAmber

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18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Masaki Aqua Platinum

Masaki Matsushima

4.0453 votes

Rank #24,395 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masaki Aqua Platinum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Istanbul Turkey
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Masaki Aqua Platinum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Istanbul Turkey2/5

Masaki Aqua Platinum3/5

Ratings & consensus: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Istanbul Turkey
Sillage & projection: Istanbul Turkey
Value for money: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Masaki Aqua Platinum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Istanbul TurkeyAtelier Segall & Barutti

Masaki Aqua PlatinumMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

4.04/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

11%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

28%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIstanbul Turkey

SillageIstanbul Turkey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

iris61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

green84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

metallic61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WhiskeySaffronLeatherAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pepper

Heart

RoseTolu BalsamMintLabdanumSuedeCedarCardamomGinger

Base

IrisAmberSandalwoodPralineWoodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)MuskCaraway

Top20-30 mins

MintYuzuMetallic notesPomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomPepperMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Mint, Cedar and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Masaki Aqua Platinum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring58

Summer100

Fall19

Winter4

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,346

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Istanbul Turkey opens with an assertive blast of boozy whiskey, dry leather, and prickling black pepper before mellowing into warm resins and powdery iris. Saffron and ambrette add a spicy, musky texture at the top that prevents the dark suede and cedar heart from feeling heavy. As the fragrance warms on skin during a…

Reviews →

Masaki Aqua Platinum opens with an energizing blast of sharp Japanese yuzu, bitter pomelo, and cooling green mint. What sets it apart immediately is an intriguing metallic accord, which adds an urban, shimmering edge rather than chilling the blend. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus top recedes into a soft, text…

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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 Turkey or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Masaki Aqua Platinum takes 3 of 5 categories. Istanbul Turkey is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Masaki Aqua Platinum is rated 4.04/5 from 53 votes. Choose Istanbul Turkey for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Masaki Aqua Platinum for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Istanbul Turkey or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Istanbul Turkey lasts longest (Istanbul Turkey 67/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Istanbul Turkey or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Istanbul Turkey projects furthest (Istanbul Turkey 68/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Istanbul Turkey and Masaki Aqua Platinum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mint, Cedar and Cardamom.

Is Istanbul Turkey or Masaki Aqua Platinum better for summer or winter?

Istanbul Turkey suits evening wear; Masaki Aqua Platinum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Istanbul Turkey and Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Istanbul Turkey has top notes of Whiskey, Saffron, Leather and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of Rose, Tolu Balsam, Mint and Labdanum, a base of Iris, Amber, Sandalwood and Praline. Masaki Aqua Platinum has top notes of Mint, Yuzu, Metallic notes and Pomelo, heart notes of Iris, Cashmere Wood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Cardamom, Pepper and Musk.