Fragrance comparison

Sehr-i Istanbul vs Smoked Cedarwood

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sehr-i Istanbul

Parfumane

4.437 votes

Rank #34,108 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Smoked Cedarwood

Marks & Spencer

4.002 votes

Rank #59,654 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sehr-i Istanbul takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sehr-i Istanbul
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Smoked Cedarwood
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Sehr-i Istanbul4/5

Smoked Cedarwood1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sehr-i IstanbulParfumane

Smoked CedarwoodMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySehr-i Istanbul

SillageSehr-i Istanbul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSmoked CedarwoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

earthy50%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

oud65%

aromatic48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CorianderLimeLemonOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmberMuskAmberwoodVetiver

Notes

CedarCloveOudPatchouliBergamotLabdanumMandarinJasmineLemonMuskLimeSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerSehr-i IstanbulLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,108

PerfumerBekir Kantarcı

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#59,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSehr-i IstanbulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sehr-i Istanbul by Parfumane is a balanced oriental spicy perfume that pairs bright Mediterranean citrus with dry spice and comforting resins. It opens with an uplifting burst of lime, orange, and cracked coriander seed that feels crisp rather than overly tart. As the zesty opening settles, warm clove buds and earthy …

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Smoked Cedarwood by Marks & Spencer delivers a dry, aromatic wood profile paired with bright citrus and subtle resinous warmth. The scent introduces itself with a crisp burst of bergamot, lime, lemon, and mandarin, offering a zesty freshness that quickly steps aside for deeper tones. At the heart, earthy patchouli, cl…

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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, Sehr-i Istanbul or Smoked Cedarwood?

Sehr-i Istanbul takes 4 of 5 categories. Sehr-i Istanbul is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Smoked Cedarwood is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Sehr-i Istanbul for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Smoked Cedarwood for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sehr-i Istanbul or Smoked Cedarwood?

Sehr-i Istanbul lasts longest (Sehr-i Istanbul 92/100, Smoked Cedarwood 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sehr-i Istanbul or Smoked Cedarwood?

Sehr-i Istanbul projects furthest (Sehr-i Istanbul 70/100, Smoked Cedarwood 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sehr-i Istanbul and Smoked Cedarwood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Clove and Labdanum.

Is Sehr-i Istanbul or Smoked Cedarwood better for summer or winter?

Sehr-i Istanbul suits daytime wear; Smoked Cedarwood suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sehr-i Istanbul and Smoked Cedarwood?

Sehr-i Istanbul has top notes of Coriander, Lime, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Clove, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Musk and Amberwood. Smoked Cedarwood features Cedar, Clove, Oud, Patchouli and Bergamot.