{"id":187808,"date":"2025-11-26T15:47:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=187808"},"modified":"2025-11-26T15:47:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:47:09","slug":"istanbul-knows-good-perfumery-the-aromatic-gift-of-idleness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=187808","title":{"rendered":"Istanbul Knows Good Perfumery: The Aromatic Gift Of Idleness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4124baa74cb05bdfb394ff3baaced33f wp-block-paragraph\">Istanbul is one of the few cities in the world that sits between Europe and Asia, but its understanding of balance extends beyond cultural exchanges. Keyif is the act of quiet relaxation, of finding beauty in surrendering to idleness. It&#8217;s in taking a moment to drink your tea and take in its robust flavour, or breathing in the fresh morning air on a crisp winter morning. In a society that rewards constant productivity, connecting to yourself might start to feel meaningless, albeit being not only a necessity, but an accessible luxury. Find out how <em>Istanbul Knows Good Perfumery: The Aromatic Gift Of Idleness<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7c9b844df6041ff3b06dcff7347ccc27 wp-block-paragraph\">The idea of keyif takes its roots in the settlement of the Turks across various geographical spaces, their travels through foreign lands, and their mastery of endurance and perseverance. Now, this indulgent life philosophy manifests in simpler ways. If you take a walk through the streets of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/performistanbul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Istanbul<\/a><\/strong>, you are sure to see couples or friends sitting outside, having a chat over small cups of tea, making time for conversation amidst a busy schedule. Young people meet for shisha after a day at the office, and the fruity scents linger through the streets. Human connection and a sense of community are at the heart of the multicultural city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3333f8475242fcae8a581ec55e622553 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Atelier Rebul Brand Origins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a142735fe620a78ffef98642eea04fd2 wp-block-paragraph\">Atelier Rebul, a fragrance brand with a rich history of 130 years, takes this concept of encounters and serenity, crafting unique, enrapturing scents. Their brand <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/home-as-a-universal-right-cutworks-philosophy-in-architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">philosophy<\/a><\/strong> is rooted in bringing their value and heritage to customers through quality that matches, or even exceeds, the price. Initially specialised in selling toiletries products, the current CEOs, N\u00fcket Filiba&nbsp;and Kerim M\u00fcderriso\u011flu, brought the brand to a luxury market level since taking over in 1999. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31f4ed9f90a56bf38f5774c448a7a1eb wp-block-paragraph\">They realised that what they really sought to achieve wasn&#8217;t securing a spot in the mass market, where quantity and maximising customer reach became priority. Instead, they prioritised creating unique scents that paid homage to the brand&#8217;s origins, while also being modern and stand-out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93c988c69bcb30c2b0cec703fff71028 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Luxury Escape: A Way Of Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-311b0edb5bcf8a35dddc43ca2e0765c2 wp-block-paragraph\">With a wide scent repertoire ranging from ones that are reminiscent of the bergamot and spiced aromas of Istanbul, to floral palettes that take you through the hidden corridors of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/modest-a-perfumed-flight-of-majesty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Imperial<\/a><\/strong> Gardens, Atelier Rebul is beautifully versed in the fairytales told through perfumery. To them, luxury is more than just a price on a package:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe90706ac6b1d2138935bac333527787 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>&#8216;It&#8217;s how you live, how you eat, how you inspire. I call luxury humble quality.&#8217;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-533054046f7822c920a0db02af513f4a wp-block-paragraph\">Kerim M\u00fcderriso\u011flu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0-691e04e4c0a5d.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0-691e04e4c0a5d.jpg?resize=580%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Istanbul Knows Good Perfumery: The Aromatic Gift Of Idleness\" class=\"wp-image-187933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0-691e04e4c0a5d.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0-691e04e4c0a5d.jpg?resize=300%2C241&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0-691e04e4c0a5d.jpg?resize=768%2C616&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1970f1ce69cdd5cec7d943e05d28b0b9 wp-block-paragraph\">Originally starting their business in Istanbul, they have now opened a store in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/london-through-the-beautiful-lens-of-design-ldf25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London<\/a><\/strong>, after travelling back and forth to the city for the past 15 years. They speak of their fascination with the London perfume enthusiasts&#8217; intelligence and curiosity: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6e005bfeb600e365e3468a8f15e92512 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>&#8216;We were convinced London itself is a travel corridor. If it happens in London, you can make it happen elsewhere. When I see the consumer profiles coming here, our fragrance lovers, talking 15 minutes with the ingredients, I&#8217;m surprised, I&#8217;m in love, I&#8217;m passionate about talking about it.\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-533054046f7822c920a0db02af513f4a wp-block-paragraph\">Kerim M\u00fcderriso\u011flu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-061bfca5134c42019d890d335caf5a98 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Environmental Consciousness: Recyclable And Refillable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a0acc4669e29cb630ff3751ed184f35e wp-block-paragraph\">How many times have you seen a company brand themselves as <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/maori-wisdom-and-sustainable-beauty-a-new-skincare-ritual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>sustainable<\/strong><\/a>, and wondered how true that is? Consumers are becoming increasingly more conscious, hoping to purchase from brands that can show a demonstrated effort, keeping the planet in mind. Atelier Rebul is aware of this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0accbc1aa423925e361823d20c6c5da9 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>&#8216;We do care about traceability. The big, serious companies that we are working with are always traceable. All our bottles are refillable. We only use recycled paper for packaging and handmade ceramics for our candles.&#8217;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-533054046f7822c920a0db02af513f4a wp-block-paragraph\">Kerim M\u00fcderriso\u011flu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-914547210a47f7c02d6af5f93bf402ef wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Atelier Rebul&#8217;s Perfume Selection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83fa04fda5793ef955fb10b30e5aa7b6 wp-block-paragraph\">Atelier Rebul offers a variety of products, with scents foregrounding the range. From EDPs to colognes via Extraits and home scents to body and bath options. Broken down into five scented collections that include the Signature collection, the Exclusive collection, the Premium collection, the Atelier collection and finally the My Home &amp; Spa selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-956d336464e8d58f319321d8ce68185a wp-block-paragraph\">Their Signature collection, which honours the Atelier&#8217;s origin,s features five scents: J.C.R., Istanbul Bosphorus, Istanbul, Pera, and 1895. J.C.R. is named after the brand&#8217;s founder, Jean Cesar Reboul and speaks to his apothecary background, as well as the secret fragrance formulas from the brand&#8217;s archives. Featuring warm notes of earthy, medicinal Patchouli, honeyed Amber, and spicy, dark Leather, it is an ode to the hidden scents of the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/66baaf3f-350d-405c-80c2-0c67745d9e62-copy.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/66baaf3f-350d-405c-80c2-0c67745d9e62-copy.jpg?resize=580%2C580&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Istanbul Knows Good Perfumery: The Aromatic Gift Of Idleness\" class=\"wp-image-188311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/66baaf3f-350d-405c-80c2-0c67745d9e62-copy.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/66baaf3f-350d-405c-80c2-0c67745d9e62-copy.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/66baaf3f-350d-405c-80c2-0c67745d9e62-copy.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63794b5e964c4843a71c3eaf613223e6 wp-block-paragraph\">The Exclusive collection, as its name suggests, reflects the luxurious legacy of Istanbul that lingers throughout the repertoire. With various home products like their candles and reed diffusers, it&#8217;s sure to fill any room with a lulling melody of scents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2699296b27f2afa03fdcf1097474767b wp-block-paragraph\">Moving towards the Premium collection, it includes six unique scents that divide up the products, namely Bereket, Hemp Leaves, Apple Cinnamon, Flower Fusion, Vanilla Noir and Saffron Oud. Bereket has a particularly interesting scent palette for those looking to experiment. It blends fresh Lemon with tart and deliciously acidic Pomegranate, all the while warming it with hints of cinnamon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-038012b84726b2efd44a11072527fe02 wp-block-paragraph\">Eau Mystique is part of Collection Atelier, which focuses on conceptual scents, all inspired by the era and spirit amidst which the brand was founded. It is a captivating Amber fragrance with notes of calming Vetiver. As a female scent, the touch of clean, musky Cedar adds a cool quality to the mix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fbc925b8262b35bc103405feb6466932 wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, the My Home &amp; Spa selection offers a broad range of products that will turn a regular evening into a true ritual of relaxation. A stand-out scent is their Mandarine, reminiscent of the mandarins from the Turkish seaside town of Bodrum. This citrusy freshness can be experienced through hand and body lotions, liquid soap, reed diffusers, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2ff0e22bbecf4d3d03d9186322ca6cf2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Relaxation And Treating Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d06012b7d385b6fb00dbafb2985e206 wp-block-paragraph\">As previously mentioned, the luxury of their brand is a multifaceted phenomenon. It manifests in having the space to create carefully crafted products that are gentler to the environment and are good for the soul. Each of us needs to find our individual moments of keyif, and there&#8217;s nothing as relaxing as melting into a scent that can make the time stop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a2aa13fdf6efa8db51c7b347970220d4 wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more about their legacy and products<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/atelierrebul.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b7195f8719807e8b0e2102ba09a1b2ac wp-block-paragraph\">If you enjoyed <em>Istanbul Knows Good Perfumery: The Aromatic Gift Of Idleness<\/em>, why not try <em><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-velvet-collection-raises-its-seduction-a-notch-with-two-new-scents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Velvet Collection Raises Its Seduction A Notch With Two New Scents<\/a><\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b239c95105949a18d55b521837aacba0 wp-block-paragraph\">.Cent Magazine, London; <em><strong>Luxury Mindset<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Istanbul is one of the few cities in the world that sits between Europe and Asia, but its understanding of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":188314,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[16616],"tags":[2039,17051,7509,17050,1482],"features_issues":[17048],"featured_themes":[16957],"ppma_author":[16977],"class_list":["post-187808","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty-fragrance","tag-fragrance","tag-idleness","tag-istanbul","tag-keyif","tag-perfume","features_issues-ample","featured_themes-ample"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Istanbul Knows Good Perfumery: The Aromatic Gift Of Idleness | Cent Magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Istanbul is one of the few cities in the world that sits between Europe and Asia, but its understanding of balance extends beyond cultural exchanges. 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