Fragrance comparison

Mandarin & Resin vs Istanbul

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Mandarin & Resin

LUVO Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #59,645 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Istanbul

Memûzîn Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #47,415 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Istanbul takes 1 of 1 categories.

Mandarin & Resin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.
Istanbul
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Mandarin & Resin0/1

Istanbul1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarin & ResinLUVO Fragrances

IstanbulMemûzîn Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

earthy48%

fruity30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Vetiver

Top

BergamotGalbanumMandarinFig

Heart

BlackcurrantGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Jasmine and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,415

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIstanbulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarin & Resin reads as a clean, citrus-first scent built around juicy mandarin, a soft jasmine middle, and a dry vetiver base. It feels simple, bright, and easy to wear, with more freshness than sweetness. This looks best suited to shoppers who want an uncomplicated everyday citrus with a lightly woody finish. If y…

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Istanbul by Memûzîn Perfume opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and sweet fig, immediately set against bright bergamot. As the initial citrus crispness settles, blackcurrant and minty geranium create a green floral heart. The dry-down relies on dry vetiver and creamy sandalwood, making it a versatile option fo…

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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, Mandarin & Resin or Istanbul?

Istanbul takes 1 of 1 categories. Mandarin & Resin is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mandarin & Resin for a citrus and aromatic character. Choose Istanbul for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Mandarin & Resin and Istanbul smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Jasmine and Vetiver.

What are the notes in Mandarin & Resin and Istanbul?

Mandarin & Resin has top notes of Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Vetiver. Istanbul has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, Mandarin and Fig, heart notes of Blackcurrant, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.