Fragrance comparison

Palmetto vs Istanbul

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Palmetto

Nomenclature

3.6047 votes

Rank #27,792 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Istanbul

Memûzîn Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #48,604 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Istanbul takes 2 of 3 categories.

Palmetto
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Istanbul
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Palmetto1/3

Istanbul2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalmettoNomenclature

IstanbulMemûzîn Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 61%

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

17%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityIstanbul

SillageIstanbul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GalbanumAngelicaSichuan PepperJasmineMuskAmbergrisFigLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGalbanumMandarinFig

Heart

BlackcurrantGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Jasmine, Musk and Fig. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night7

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#48,604

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPalmettoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Palmetto opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and crackling Sichuan pepper that mimics fresh palm leaves snapped in half. As the raw green opening settles, milky fig and quiet jasmine soften the bitter edges without turning sticky or sweet. The base lingers as a dry blend of musk nectar and light ambergris on w…

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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, Palmetto or Istanbul?

Istanbul takes 2 of 3 categories. Palmetto is rated 3.60/5 from 47 votes; Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Palmetto for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Istanbul for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Palmetto or Istanbul?

Istanbul lasts longest (Istanbul 100/100, Palmetto 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Palmetto or Istanbul?

Istanbul projects furthest (Istanbul 75/100, Palmetto 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palmetto and Istanbul smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Jasmine, Musk and Fig.

Is Palmetto or Istanbul better for summer or winter?

Palmetto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palmetto and Istanbul?

Palmetto features Galbanum, Angelica, Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine and Musk. 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.