Istanbul Abdul Karim Al Faransi

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2014

Istanbul by Abdul Karim Al Faransi is a Floral fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel: Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile: warm spicy, rose, metallic with Saffron, White Rose, Peach

warm spicy rose metallic

The first impression

Istanbul by Abdul Karim Al Faransi is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Istanbul was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Anthony Abdul Karim Marmin. Top notes are Saffron and White Rose; middle note is Peach; base note is Turkish Rose.

What shapes the scent

warm spicy 100%

rose 85%

metallic 70%

fruity 60%

leather 50%

tobacco 40%

floral 35%

sweet 30%

The perfumer behind it

Anthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Anthony Abdul Karim Marmin is a perfumer closely associated with the house of Abdul Karim Al Faransi, where he has created a wide range of fragrances. His style spans bold, resinous compositions like Amber 4000 and Amber Afghani, as well as more complex, evocative scents such as Al Quds and Amazonia. Known for blending traditional Middle Eastern ingredients with modern accords, his work often features rich amber, oud, and spice notes.

Notes pyramid

Saffron

White Rose

Peach

Turkish Rose

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Mystic archetype

Intuition, depth, and inward gravity

Istanbul captures the Mystic's allure-a bridge between worlds, where saffron and roses whisper of secrets.
Style: They favor flowing fabrics and jewel tones, with touches of antique gold.
Values: They seek meaning in the spaces between-between cultures, between senses, between seen and unseen.
Social life: They attract those hungry for depth, though few truly understand them.

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The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Istanbul Abdul Karim Al Faransi

Essence

Istanbul captures the Mystic's allure-a bridge between worlds, where saffron and roses whisper of secrets. The fragrance's duality (spicy warmth meets floral delicacy) mirrors their ability to hold contradictions: earthly and ethereal, passionate and detached.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor flowing fabrics and jewel tones, with touches of antique gold. The peach and Turkish rose notes reflect their love for textures that beg to be touched. Their style feels both ancient and timeless, like the scent's blend of tradition and sensuality.

Philosophy & Values

They seek meaning in the spaces between-between cultures, between senses, between seen and unseen. The fragrance's metallic leather accord hints at their belief in the sacredness of thresholds and transitions.

Relationships

They attract those hungry for depth, though few truly understand them. Lovers are drawn to their enigmatic nature, like moths to the rose's twilight glow. The scent's intoxicating yet elusive quality mirrors their relational dance.

Lifestyle

Their rituals involve incense, astrology, or late-night poetry. Travel is less about destinations than revelations. The fragrance's spicy opening and floral heart reflect their journey from fervor to transcendence.

Shadow

Their mystique can become a shield, keeping others at arm's length. The tobacco note warns of this tendency-to retreat into smoke when connection threatens.

Conclusion

Istanbul is the Mystic's talisman, a scent that maps the soul's hidden corridors. Like them, it resists easy definition, revealing its truths only to those who linger.

Istanbul Abdul Karim Al Faransi

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The first impression

What shapes the scent