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    Aqua Alba vs. Ambre Sultan

    Aqua Alba by Angela Flanders bottle

    Aqua Alba

    Angela Flanders
    Eau de Parfum2012
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Ambre Sultan wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Aqua Alba vs. Ambre Sultan
    Aqua AlbaAmbre Sultan
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20121993
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aqua Alba

    Woody
    Amber
    Whiskey
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Oud

    Ambre Sultan

    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Agarwood (Oud)
    Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
    Heart
    Guaiac WoodAmberWhiskey
    Myrtle
    Base
    Patchouli
    AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aqua Alba vs. Ambre Sultan
    Aqua AlbaAmbre Sultan
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oud is not a forgiving opening note. Paired with whiskey and guaiac wood, this sits firmly on the masculine and atmospheric side. If you want something approachable in the first five minutes, look.Aqua Alba
    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: Aqua Alba vs. Ambre Sultan
    Aqua AlbaAmbre Sultan
    0.27 oz$18.89fragrancenet
    1.6 oz$83.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$155.04ecosmetics

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