Fragrance comparison

Rainforest Mist vs Istanbul

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Rainforest Mist

Skylar

3.7740 votes

Rank #23,669 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Istanbul

Memûzîn Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #53,839 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Istanbul takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rainforest Mist
Choose it for a floral and woody 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.

Rainforest Mist1/3

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: Rainforest Mist

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rainforest MistSkylar

IstanbulMemûzîn Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 34%

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

40%Love

20%Like

23%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

40 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityIstanbul

SillageIstanbul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody90%

fruity80%

aquatic70%

white floral60%

fresh50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FigKiwi FlowerLotus

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineWater LilyGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

CedarSandalwoodAmber

Top

BergamotGalbanumMandarinFig

Heart

BlackcurrantGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesFig, Jasmine, Geranium and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Rainforest Mist, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall32

Winter0

Day100

Night13

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex55

Women32

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#53,839

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRainforest MistHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Skylar Rainforest Mist is a bright, refreshing green fragrance centered on ripe botanical fig, sweet kiwi flower, and dewy lotus petals. From the first spray, it smells like walking into a humid greenhouse right after a cooling rainfall. Crisp geranium and floating water lily keep the midsection airy and cool, while c…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rainforest Mist or Istanbul?

Istanbul takes 2 of 3 categories. Rainforest Mist is rated 3.77/5 from 40 votes; Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rainforest Mist for a floral and woody 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, Rainforest Mist or Istanbul?

Istanbul lasts longest (Istanbul 100/100, Rainforest Mist 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rainforest Mist or Istanbul?

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

Do Rainforest Mist and Istanbul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Fig, Jasmine, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is Rainforest Mist or Istanbul better for summer or winter?

Rainforest Mist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rainforest Mist and Istanbul?

Rainforest Mist has top notes of Fig, Kiwi Flower and Lotus, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.