Smart Black Eau de Parfum vs Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Smart Black

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2018	Year	2017
££££	Price Tier	££

Istanbul

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Smart Black

If looking for a clone of high-end amber warmth that won't break the bank, Smart Black delivers. It's a crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight in terms of scent profile, making it a surprisingly solid blind buy for those new to amber fragrances.

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Our Verdict - Istanbul

A truly gorgeous, comforting amber that's not afraid of a bit of spice and a fresh aromatic kick. It's divisive only because some say its performance is poor, but the scent itself is a hug in a bottle.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	18%	9%
Floral	6%	10%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	11%	13%
Sweet	16%	24%
Warm	22%	25%
Woody	13%	12%
Earthy	13%	12%
Animalic	4%	6%
Fresh	21%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Smart Black EdP

Istanbul EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 31% vs 27%

Only in Smart Black

Lavender 38% Lemon 31%

Only in Istanbul

Cardamom 42% Thyme 31%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 25% vs 24%

Only in Smart Black

Cardamom 29% Sage 25% Cinnamon 21%

Only in Istanbul

Opoponax 31% Lavender 25% Geranium 20%

Shared Notes

Amber 18% vs 25%

Musk 12% vs 15%

Only in Smart Black

Tolu Balsam 25% Ebony 25% Praline 19%

Only in Istanbul

Vanilla 22% Tonka Bean 20% Sandalwood 18%

Accords

Smart Black Istanbul

100%

Warm Spicy

74%

89%

Amber

100%

81%

Woody

64%

61%

Aromatic

74%

Vanilla

72%

61%

Sweet

60%

49%

Balsamic

61%

55%

Powdery

58%

Fresh Spicy

51%

44%

Patchouli

47%

44%

Lavender

Warm Spicy shared

100%

74%

Amber shared

89%

100%

Woody shared

81%

64%

Aromatic shared

61%

74%

Vanilla

72%

Sweet shared

61%

60%

Balsamic shared

49%

61%

Powdery shared

55%

58%

Fresh Spicy

51%

Patchouli shared

44%

47%

Lavender

44%

Performance

Smart Black Istanbul

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Smart Black

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

This amber-heavy, spicy scent is more suited for evenings and cooler weather. Its noticeable sillage makes it a good choice for dates and social gatherings, but it might be too prominent for a conservative office environment.

Istanbul

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its warm, subtle amber profile makes it adaptable for many settings, though it's too rich for sport. Many users find it perfect for office wear due to its moderate sillage and comforting nature, while its intimate warmth suits dates perfectly.