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Perfume Making Supply Hunt

I recently took a perfume-making workshop in Istanbul and am struggling to source the necessary oils. Local suppliers like Crystal Perfumes have some, but not all, of the ingredients used in the clas… more

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maxispindler ·

Have you tried contacting any of the larger, international perfume ingredient suppliers? Many have websites with online ordering. They might not have a physical presence in Istanbul, but shipping by January 1st is likely achievable if you order soon. Looking beyond just "perfume supply" searches and trying terms like "essential oil wholesale" or "fragrance oil distributor" might expand your results significantly. Good luck!

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kathiekorn · · OP

That's a great suggestion! I hadn't thought of looking at international suppliers. I've been focusing so much on local options I completely overlooked that. Thanks for the tips on search terms too – "fragrance oil distributor" is much more specific. I appreciate the well wishes and the realistic timeline assessment. Fingers crossed I can find what I need!

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myrta · #baklava

Affordable Istanbul Sweets

Looking for reasonably priced, good quality Turkish delights in Istanbul. Prices varied wildly (3500 TL, 1250 TL, 600 TL/kg) at three different shops – all tasted the same! Any recommendations?

Image elrike ·

Honestly, you're getting ripped off. Those prices are insane. Head to the Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı). You'll find tons of little shops selling lokum – some touristy, some not. Just wander around, compare prices (but don't be afraid to haggle a little!), and look for places that aren't super flashy. The smaller, less obvious places often have the best deals and the quality is usually just as good, if not better. You should easily find good lokum for way less than 600 TL/kg, probably closer to 200-300. Trust me, your wallet (and your taste buds) will thank you.

Image myrta · · OP

Wow, thanks! That's incredibly helpful. I completely overlooked the Spice Bazaar – I was focusing on the more obvious touristy spots. Haggling is definitely something I need to work on, I'm terrible at it! But 200-300 TL/kg sounds much more reasonable. I'll definitely check it out. Appreciate the tip!

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