Istanbul by Gallivant

Name: Istanbul
Brand: Gallivant
Rating: 7.2 (114 reviews)

2017unisex

Perfumer: Karine Chevallier

7.2/10

114 ratingsMost rate it 7 of 10

Istanbul by Gallivant is a popular Spicy Sweet perfume for women and men. Istanbul came out in 2017. Istanbul was created by Karine Chevallier. The top notes are Cardamom, Bergamot and Red thyme; middle notes are Patchouli, Opoponax, Egyptian geranium and Lavender absolute; base notes include Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka bean and Musk. Most wearers reach for it in autumn and winter. Most wearers rate it very long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (69% of season votes)
Worn by: Unisex, no group has a majority of votes
Smells mainly: spicy, sweet, oriental

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

12 notes

Istanbul features 12 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

114 ratings

7.2

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Longevity

87 ratings

7.8

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

89 ratings

7.3

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

125 season votes

Spring24%
Summer7%
Autumn38%
Winter31%

Who wears it

Men45%
Unisex15%
Women39%

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Every perfume is compared on up to five signals. Community accord votes weigh the most, followed by notes, where rare notes count more than common ones like musk. Note families, seasons and the men, women or unisex leaning make up the rest.

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