Illusion
AjmalEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Illusion vs. Ambre Sultan
Is Illusion better than Ambre Sultan?
Ambre Sultan rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliSandalwoodVanilla
woodyfresh spicyaromaticwarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Illusion and Ambre Sultan?
| Illusion | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 1993 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Illusion and Ambre Sultan smell?
Illusion
Rose
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Patchouli
Vanilla
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Illusion and Ambre Sultan share?
Top
BergamotGeraniumRose
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
Citrus fruitsGreen Notes
Myrtle
Base
CedarPatchouliSandalwoodVanilla
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Illusion or Ambre Sultan?
| Illusion | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Illusion and Ambre Sultan?
The powdery rose crowd will appreciate this. Others might find it too familiar. But the warm cedar-and-vanilla drydown does exactly what a good Oriental Woody should, finishes as a skin scent.Illusion
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
Where to buy Illusion and Ambre Sultan
| Illusion | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $109.71ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $155.04ecosmetics |
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