Istanbul
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | M |
| - | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Code
ScentArt
A
Istanbul
B
Code
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 - Code Eau de Parfum
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Armani's Armani Code (2004) - Antoine Maisondieu, Antoine Lie and Clement Gavarry's lemon-anise-tobacco signature, here translated into a budget reading with the bergamot-anise-tobacco-leather spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 30% | 45% |
| Floral | 10% | 25% |
| Fruity | 10% | 10% |
| Green | 15% | 20% |
| Sweet | 45% | 45% |
| Warm | 90% | 80% |
| Woody | 55% | 70% |
| Earthy | 35% | 45% |
| Animalic | 25% | 45% |
| Fresh | 35% | 35% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Istanbul
EdP
Code
EdP
Notes
Istanbul Eau de Parfum
Code Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Tobacco
40%
vs
40%
Leather
33%
vs
32%
Only in Istanbul Eau de Parfum
Vetiver
26%
Only in Code Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean
28%
Accords
Istanbul Eau de Parfum
Code Eau de Parfum
Performance
Istanbul Eau de Parfum
Code 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.
Code Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
Tobacco-leather-anise is autumn-winter natural; summer the warmth reads heavy.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Office
Casual
Sophisticated evening signature - date, evening, formal natural; office acceptable at low dosage.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
83%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities
Both share Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Bergamot, Tobacco notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Istanbul Eau de Parfum
Code Eau de Parfum
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