Essence No. 3 Ambre
Elie SaabEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Essence No. 3 Ambre vs. Ambre Sultan
Is Essence No. 3 Ambre better than Ambre Sultan?
Ambre Sultan projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VanillaAmberPatchouliBenzoinSandalwood
amberwoodybalsamicwarm 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 Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambre Sultan?
| Essence No. 3 Ambre | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 1993 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambre Sultan smell?
Essence No. 3 Ambre
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Sweet
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambre Sultan share?
Top
OpoponaxSandalwood
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
AmberPatchouli
Myrtle
Base
VanillaVetiverBenzoinLabdanum
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
VanillaBenzoin
BenzoinVanillaMyrrh
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambre Sultan work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Essence No. 3 Ambre or Ambre Sultan?
| Essence No. 3 Ambre | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambre Sultan?
This is what amber smells like when it stops trying. No fireworks, no performance, just warmth that means something. Francis Kurkdjian built it like couture: every seam invisible.Essence No. 3 Ambre
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 Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambre Sultan
| Essence No. 3 Ambre | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $109.71ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $155.04ecosmetics |
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