Unique'e Luxury 2018 Extrait

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Istanbul

by Jorge Lee , Sylvain Cara

Unique'e Luxury Istanbul is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Jorge Lee and Sylvain Cara. Istanbul opens with Parsley, Citrus, Tea, and Wine Grape, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Neroli, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Toffee, Woody, Musk, and Vanilla. Unique'e Luxury's Istanbul carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a divisive one. Many hail it as the superior, powerhouse sibling to Kilian's Love Don't Be Shy, boasting exceptional performance and a refined sweetness. Others find it cloyingly sweet, unoriginal, or in its newer formulations, lacking the beast-mode projection it once had. Try before you buy, it's not a safe blind purchase.
  • Bold
  • Gourmand
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
Istanbul Extrait bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17%
Floral 21%
Fruity 10%
Green 12%
Sweet 28%
Warm 12%
Woody 5%
Earthy 4%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 17%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Sweet
100%
Citrus
96%
Vanilla
75%
Fresh
71%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and inherent sweetness make it too distracting for an office environment. However, the luxurious, sensual character derived from its gourmand and white floral accords makes it perfectly suited for dates and formal events, though perhaps a bit much for casual daytime wear given its strength.

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About

Unique'e Luxury's Istanbul opens with a bright burst of citrus and wine grape, underpinned by an unusual hint of parsley and soothing tea. This initial freshness quickly gives way to a sweet, intoxicating heart of jasmine and neroli, with a subtle prickle of pink pepper. The real star, however, is the indulgent dry down: a rich, syrupy blend of toffee, vanilla, and warm woods, making it a gourmand treat that balances sweetness with floral elegance.