15 community ratings

Istanbul

Name: Istanbul
Brand: Sober

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

6.3/ 10

Community score
15 ratings

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Sober Istanbul is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy core against warm spice and a woody depth.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 16 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 27% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Istanbul smell like?

It opens with grapefruit, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg: a bright citrus lift with a warm spiced edge. Coumarin and lavender soften the heart, and the base settles into vetiver, ambroxan and liquorice. The overall impression is aquatic and slightly synthetic, balanced by a woody line.

Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the ratings come from few votes and should be read loosely. The profile sits comfortably on both men and women. Téo Cabanel Jaspé and Atralia Amazonas Drift have a close profile.