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Izmir vs Concrete Flower

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

Updated 261 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Izmir takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Izmir

    Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Concrete Flower

    Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Izmir4/4
Concrete Flower0/4
Ratings & consensus
Izmir
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Izmir
Sillage & projection
Izmir
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Izmir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
IzmirUnique'e Luxury
Concrete FlowerPMP Perfumes Mayr Plettenberg
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.18/ 5 · 237 votes
Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%
4.08/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
Category winnerIzmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
54%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate

237 votes

46%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityIzmir

SillageIzmir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
sweet92%
woody84%
fruity77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
warm spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
woody61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
PineappleMandarin OrangeLemonBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisRoseCloves
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla
Top
Black PepperLimeBergamotCardamomSageThymeMandarin Orange
Heart
GingerClovesLilyIrisNeroliJasmine
Base
StyraxSandalwoodAmberMuskCedarOakmoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Cloves. Durations are only published for Izmir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter27
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer100
Fall80
Winter20
Day100
Night17
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men35
Unisex52
Women13
Casual 34%Work 28%Date 21%Party 17%
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,821

PerfumerBihter Türkan Ergül, Selim Özen, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#33,772

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIzmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Izmir by Unique'e Luxury delivers a vibrant blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy pineapple right out of the nozzle. The initial spray leaves a visible oily sheen on skin. It is potent. Within twenty minutes, spicy cloves, powdery iris, and soft rose take the wheel, smoothing down the sharp fruit edges…

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PMP Perfumes Mayr Plettenberg Concrete Flower opens with a sudden burst of sharp lime, bitter bergamot, and crushed black pepper. The tart citrus flash clears quickly, leaving herbal thyme and warm cardamom clinging to cold asphalt notes. As it settles onto skin, dirty ginger and dusty iris take over the mid notes, pr…

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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, Izmir or Concrete Flower?

Izmir takes 4 of 4 categories. Izmir is rated 4.18/5 from 237 votes; Concrete Flower is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Izmir for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Concrete Flower for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Izmir or Concrete Flower?

Izmir lasts longest (Izmir 79/100, Concrete Flower 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Izmir or Concrete Flower?

Izmir projects furthest (Izmir 67/100, Concrete Flower 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Izmir and Concrete Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Cloves.

Is Izmir or Concrete Flower better for summer or winter?

Izmir suits daytime wear; Concrete Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Izmir and Concrete Flower?

Izmir has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Concrete Flower has top notes of Black Pepper, Lime, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ginger, Cloves, Lily and Iris, a base of Styrax, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.

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