Contre Pouvoir
BrecourtEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Contre Pouvoir vs. Ambre Sultan
Is Contre Pouvoir better than Ambre Sultan?
Ambre Sultan rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Amber
aromaticwarm spicyfresh spicywoody
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 Contre Pouvoir and Ambre Sultan?
| Contre Pouvoir | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 1993 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Emilie Bouge | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Contre Pouvoir and Ambre Sultan smell?
Contre Pouvoir
Aromatic
Citrus
Soft Spicy
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Contre Pouvoir and Ambre Sultan share?
Top
CardamomBergamotGrapefruit
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
LicoriceHollyElemi Resin
Myrtle
Base
VetiverBurley TobaccoAmberSweet Clover
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CardamomSweet Clover
Coriander
Amber
Amber
Amber
Woody Notes
Holly
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Contre Pouvoir and Ambre Sultan work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Contre Pouvoir or Ambre Sultan?
| Contre Pouvoir | 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 Contre Pouvoir and Ambre Sultan?
The tobacco here isn't for show. It's the real thing, cured, sweet, honest. Combined with that licorice heart, it makes for a scent that rewards patience. Not a flash fragrance.Contre Pouvoir
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 Contre Pouvoir and Ambre Sultan
| Contre Pouvoir | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $109.71ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $155.04ecosmetics |
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