Five Step Waltz
DS&DurgaEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Five Step Waltz vs. Ambre Sultan
Is Five Step Waltz better than Ambre Sultan?
Ambre Sultan rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VanillaAmber
amberaromaticfresh 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 Five Step Waltz and Ambre Sultan?
| Five Step Waltz | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 1993 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | David Seth Moltz | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Five Step Waltz and Ambre Sultan smell?
Five Step Waltz
Lavender
Vanilla
White Floral
Amber
Rose
Floral
Aromatic
Powdery
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Five Step Waltz and Ambre Sultan share?
Top
Lavender
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
JasmineRose
Myrtle
Base
VanillaAmber
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Five Step Waltz or Ambre Sultan?
| Five Step Waltz | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Five Step Waltz and Ambre Sultan?
Five Step Waltz leans vintage without feeling costume-y. The powder isn't grandma's vanity, it's candlelight and close-dancing, the romance of a time that took its time.Five Step Waltz
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 Five Step Waltz and Ambre Sultan
| Five Step Waltz | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $109.71ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $155.04ecosmetics |
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