Istanbul Extrait de Parfum by Unique’e Luxury is a unisex fragrance launched in 2018. This scent pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of Istanbul, blending gourmand and floral notes to evoke the city’s vibrant atmosphere.

What Does Unique’e Luxury Istanbul Smell Like

Istanbul opens with top notes of grapes, citruses, parsley, tea, and lemon, creating a fresh and invigorating introduction. The heart features neroli, jasmine, geranium, and pink pepper, adding a floral and spicy dimension. The base is composed of toffee, vanilla, musk, and woody notes, providing a warm and sweet finish.

Top notes: grapes, citruses, prasley, tea, lemon
Middle notes: neroli, jasmine, geranium, pink pepper
Base notes: toffee, vanilla, musk, woody notes

Story Behind Unique’e Luxury Istanbul

This fragrance is inspired by the art of toffee making in Turkey, an ancient tradition that blends sweet syrups and natural oils. Istanbul Extrait de Parfum celebrates this confectionery art by combining a rich toffee note with neroli oil, producing a sugared orange blossom scent that captures the essence of the city’s sweet delicacies.

Perfumer Behind Unique’e Luxury Istanbul

Istanbul was created by perfumers Sylvain Cara and Jorge Lee, who are known for their expertise in crafting unique and evocative scents. Their collaboration on this fragrance reflects a deep understanding of Istanbul’s cultural and olfactory landscape.

Unique’e Luxury 

Unique’e Luxury is a Turkish-American niche perfume brand established in 2017 by M. Serhat Okyay and Selim Ozen. The company is headquartered in California and is known for creating luxurious and long-lasting fragrances that blend cultural inspirations with high-quality ingredients.

Similar Fragrances & Dupes

If you enjoy the gourmand and floral profile of Istanbul Extrait de Parfum, you might also appreciate:

By Kilian Love (Don’t Be Shy): A sweet fragrance featuring notes of neroli, orange blossom, and marshmallow, offering a similar confectionery allure.

Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille: This scent combines vanilla with floral and woody notes, providing a rich and sweet experience akin to Istanbul’s base notes.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540: A blend of jasmine, saffron, ambergris, and cedar, creating a sweet and woody fragrance that shares some similarities with Istanbul’s composition.