Fragrance comparison

Istanbul Turkey vs Suedexcess

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Istanbul Turkey

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.0018 votes

Rank #48,671 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Suedexcess

Devertere

4.5319 votes

Rank #24,685 LeatherMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suedexcess takes 5 of 5 categories.

Istanbul Turkey
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Suedexcess
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Istanbul Turkey0/5

Suedexcess5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Istanbul TurkeyAtelier Segall & Barutti

SuedexcessDevertere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

4.53/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

Category winnerSuedexcessRating 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

74%Love

16%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySuedexcess

SillageSuedexcess

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerSuedexcessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

iris61%

leather100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

smoky61%

Scent match52%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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotCardamomSaffronPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Birch TarTonka BeanLabdanumIrisBalsamic Notes

Base8-12 hrs

SuedeLeatherOudGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Leather, Pepper and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Suedexcess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Date 40%Party 25%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,671

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,685

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSuedexcessHigher 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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Suedexcess by Devertere strikes skin with immediate force. Do not overspray this. The initial burst hits with sharp black pepper, bitter artemisia, and zesty bergamot before a warm blanket of saffron takes over. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. As the heart awakens, buttery iris and smoky …

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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 Suedexcess?

Suedexcess takes 5 of 5 categories. Istanbul Turkey is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Suedexcess is rated 4.53/5 from 19 votes. Choose Istanbul Turkey for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Suedexcess for a leather and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Istanbul Turkey or Suedexcess?

Suedexcess lasts longest (Suedexcess 80/100, Istanbul Turkey 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Istanbul Turkey or Suedexcess?

Suedexcess projects furthest (Suedexcess 75/100, Istanbul Turkey 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Istanbul Turkey and Suedexcess smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Leather, Pepper and Labdanum.

Is Istanbul Turkey or Suedexcess better for summer or winter?

Istanbul Turkey suits evening wear; Suedexcess suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Istanbul Turkey and Suedexcess?

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. Suedexcess has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Birch Tar, Tonka Bean, Labdanum and Iris, a base of Suede, Leather, Oud and Guaiac Wood.