Istanbul
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | M |
| - | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Spicebomb
ScentArt
A
Istanbul
B
Spicebomb
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Istanbul Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb (2012) - bergamot, cinnamon and tobacco translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Our Verdict - Spicebomb Eau de Parfum
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Viktor&Rolf's Spicebomb (2012) - Olivier Polge's pepper-cinnamon-tobacco grenade-bottle masculine, here translated into a budget reading with the pepper-cinnamon-tobacco-leather spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear in cooler weather.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 30% | 35% |
| Floral | 10% | 10% |
| Fruity | 10% | 20% |
| Green | 15% | 20% |
| Sweet | 45% | 40% |
| Warm | 90% | 95% |
| Woody | 55% | 70% |
| Earthy | 35% | 45% |
| Animalic | 25% | 45% |
| Fresh | 35% | 30% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Istanbul
EdP
Spicebomb
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Notes
Istanbul Eau de Parfum
Spicebomb Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Istanbul Eau de Parfum
Spicebomb Eau de Parfum
Performance
Istanbul Eau de Parfum
Spicebomb Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Istanbul Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
Cinnamon-saffron-tobacco built for cold weather.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Casual
Formal
Also Works:
Office
Date, formal evening, casual evening.
Spicebomb Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Pepper-cinnamon-tobacco-leather is autumn-winter natural; summer too heavy.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Casual
Bold-evening masculine - date, evening, formal natural.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
95%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
100%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Tobacco accords and Pink Pepper, Bergamot notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Istanbul Eau de Parfum
Spicebomb Eau de Parfum
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