Terra Eau de Parfum vs Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Terra

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2025	Year	2017
£	Price Tier	££

Istanbul

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Terra Eau de Parfum

This one is a total beast, an absolute nuclear amber bomb that goes heavy on the spices. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, with many praising its luxury feel for the price, but others finding the opening too harsh or unbalanced. Not a safe blind buy, as it demands a particular taste.

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Our Verdict - Istanbul Eau de Parfum

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	16%	9%
Floral	9%	10%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	7%	13%
Sweet	19%	24%
Warm	32%	25%
Woody	9%	12%
Earthy	13%	12%
Animalic	10%	6%
Fresh	15%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Terra EdP

Istanbul EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cardamom 25% vs 42%

Bergamot 18% vs 27%

Only in Terra Eau de Parfum

Elemi 20% Lemon 18% Sichuan Pepper 18%

Only in Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Thyme 31%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 13% vs 24%

Geranium 9% vs 19%

Only in Terra Eau de Parfum

Anise 12% Cumin 12% Coriander 12% Saffron 11% Wormwood 10% Orange Blossom 10% Rose 9%

Only in Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Opoponax 31% Lavender 25%

Shared Notes

Amber 12% vs 25%

Vanilla 12% vs 21%

Musk 7% vs 15%

Only in Terra Eau de Parfum

Frankincense 12% Benzoin 11% Opoponax 9% Oud 8% Labdanum 7% Birch 7% Ambergris 7% Ethyl Maltol 7%

Only in Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Tonka Bean 20% Sandalwood 18%

Accords

Terra Eau de Parfum Istanbul Eau de Parfum

100%

Amber

100%

72%

Warm Spicy

74%

66%

Aromatic

74%

54%

Vanilla

72%

64%

Fresh Spicy

51%

46%

Woody

64%

56%

Balsamic

61%

47%

Sweet

60%

Powdery

58%

54%

Citrus

Patchouli

47%

Amber shared

100%

Warm Spicy shared

72%

74%

Aromatic shared

66%

74%

Vanilla shared

54%

72%

Fresh Spicy shared

64%

51%

Woody shared

46%

64%

Balsamic shared

56%

61%

Sweet shared

47%

60%

Powdery

58%

Citrus

54%

Patchouli

47%

Performance

Terra Eau de Parfum Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Terra Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its described beast-mode performance and strong, spicy-amber profile, Terra is far too overwhelming for office or sport. It's best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, making it a powerful choice for dates and formal events where its richness can truly shine.

Istanbul Eau de Parfum

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.