Star Men Eau de Parfum bottle Star Men
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2017
£ Price Tier ££
Istanbul Eau de Parfum bottle Istanbul

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Star Men
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Istanbul
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Star Men
This is a seriously divisive scent. Some folks are absolutely obsessed with its unique, gourmand punch, whilst others can't stand it and reckon it smells like sour milk. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit.
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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 Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 9%
Floral 11% 10%
Fruity 6% 0%
Green 7% 13%
Sweet 28% 24%
Warm 17% 25%
Woody 13% 12%
Earthy 12% 12%
Animalic 6% 6%
Fresh 15% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Star Men EdP
Istanbul EdP

Notes

Accords

Star Men Istanbul
100%
Warm Spicy
74%
61%
Amber
100%
84%
Woody
64%
84%
Patchouli
47%
76%
Sweet
60%
Aromatic
74%
69%
Vanilla
72%
65%
Coffee
61%
Caramel
60%
Balsamic
61%
56%
Powdery
58%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
74%
Amber shared
61%
100%
Woody shared
84%
64%
Patchouli shared
84%
47%
Sweet shared
76%
60%
74%
Vanilla shared
69%
72%
65%
61%
Balsamic shared
60%
61%
Powdery shared
56%
58%

Performance

Star Men Istanbul
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Star Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its nuclear performance and bold gourmand character make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for dates or cooler evening events. Some reviewers find it too loud for casual settings, whilst the heavy sweetness disqualifies it from formal occasions.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
88%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Vanilla accords and Lavender, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Star Men
Istanbul
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