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    Sepia vs. Ambre Sultan

    Sepia by Aftelier bottle

    Sepia

    Aftelier
    Eau de Parfum2012
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Ambre Sultan rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sepia vs. Ambre Sultan
    SepiaAmbre Sultan
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20121993
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMandy AftelChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sepia

    White Floral
    Amber
    Animalic
    Citrus
    Woody
    Coffee
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy

    Ambre Sultan

    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangePink GrapefruitCedarwood
    Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
    Heart
    CocoaCoffeeJasminePink LotusBig Strawberry
    Myrtle
    Base
    AmbergrisCepIndoleLabdanumOudTobacco Flower
    AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sepia vs. Ambre Sultan
    SepiaAmbre Sultan
    Score3/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    At first it's just citrus, bright, a little jolt. Then the cocoa settles in, coffee follows, and there's this animal warmth that wraps around you like the last hour of sunlight.Sepia
    This is not the amber of amber-filled cookies or syrups. It is raw, resinous, and aggressively warm, with herbal and savory notes that emerge depending on your skin chemistry.Ambre Sultan

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Sepia vs. Ambre Sultan
    SepiaAmbre Sultan
    0.27 oz$18.89fragrancenet
    1.6 oz$83.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$155.04ecosmetics

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