Berlin Soul vs Islay

Shared character

Both fragrances feature cedarwood, sandalwood, iris/orris, musk, amber, patchouli, smoke and whiskey notes, belong to the leather family, and emphasize woody, spicy, smoky and resinous accords.

How they differ

Berlin Soul adds ciste labdanum, vetiver, incense/olibanum, tobacco leaf, tonka bean, additional woody notes, oud/agarwood, whisky, hazelnut and a sweet accord. Islay introduces bergamot, vanilla, galbanum, Canary Islands juniper and a powdery accord. Both share cedarwood, sandalwood, iris/orris, musk, amber, patchouli, smoke and whiskey, and sit in the leather family with woody, spicy, smoky and resinous accords. Community scores are identical (7.9) and no critic scores are listed.

Who each suits

Berlin Soul – suited to wearers who enjoy deep, smoky, sweet‑rich compositions with tobacco, oud and whisky elements; often preferred in cooler weather or evening settings. Islay – suited to wearers who favor a blend of fresh citrus (bergamot), aromatic juniper, vanilla warmth and a powdery finish, making it appropriate for daytime or transitional seasons.