Fragrance comparison

Istanbul Turkey vs Sense Of Burj Al Arab

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

2 wins

Istanbul Turkey

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.0018 votes

Rank #49,026 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Sense Of Burj Al Arab

LEN Fragrances

3.229 votes

Rank #64,518 WhiskeyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Istanbul Turkey takes 2 of 4 categories.

Istanbul Turkey
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sense Of Burj Al Arab
Choose it for a whiskey and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Istanbul Turkey2/4

Sense Of Burj Al Arab1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sense Of Burj Al Arab
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Istanbul Turkey
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Istanbul Turkey

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Istanbul TurkeyAtelier Segall & Barutti

Sense Of Burj Al ArabLEN Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

44%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevitySense Of Burj Al Arab

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value32

Category winnerIstanbul TurkeyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

iris61%

whiskey100%

leather91%

musky83%

woody74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, leather and powdery

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

Agarwood (Oud)Fruity NotesWhiskey

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronSuede

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMyrrh

InformationalShared notesWhiskey, Saffron, Suede and Amber. Durations are only published for Sense Of Burj Al Arab, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring33

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,026

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,518

PerfumerSidonie Grandperret

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIstanbul TurkeyHigher 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…

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Sense Of Burj Al Arab opens with a warm splash of boozy whiskey poured over dark agarwood and sweet dried fruit. The initial burst carries a sharp alcohol bite before settling into the skin. Soon, soft suede and dry saffron take over the midsection. The texture feels plush and slightly dusty. As hours tick by, golden …

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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 Sense Of Burj Al Arab?

Istanbul Turkey takes 2 of 4 categories. Istanbul Turkey is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Sense Of Burj Al Arab is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Istanbul Turkey for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sense Of Burj Al Arab for a whiskey and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Istanbul Turkey or Sense Of Burj Al Arab?

They last about the same: Sense Of Burj Al Arab 69/100, Istanbul Turkey 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Istanbul Turkey or Sense Of Burj Al Arab?

Projection is very close: Istanbul Turkey 68/100, Sense Of Burj Al Arab 68/100 for sillage.

Do Istanbul Turkey and Sense Of Burj Al Arab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and powdery accords. Common notes include Whiskey, Saffron, Suede and Amber.

Is Istanbul Turkey or Sense Of Burj Al Arab better for summer or winter?

Istanbul Turkey suits evening wear; Sense Of Burj Al Arab suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Istanbul Turkey and Sense Of Burj Al Arab?

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. Sense Of Burj Al Arab has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Fruity Notes and Whiskey, heart notes of Saffron and Suede, a base of Amber and Myrrh.