Elixir des Merveilles
HermèsElixir2006
Side by side
Elixir des Merveilles vs. Ambre Sultan
Is Elixir des Merveilles better than Ambre Sultan?
Elixir des Merveilles peaks in winter, while Ambre Sultan belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Occasion overlap
SandalwoodAmberPatchouli
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 Elixir des Merveilles and Ambre Sultan?
| Elixir des Merveilles | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 1993 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Ellena | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Elixir des Merveilles and Ambre Sultan smell?
Elixir des Merveilles
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Citrus
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Caramel
Vanilla
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Elixir des Merveilles and Ambre Sultan share?
Top
Bitter OrangeCaramelAmber
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
Orange PeelCedarPatchouliIncenseSiam ResinPeru Balsam
Myrtle
Base
SandalwoodOakTonka BeanCedarwoodFrankincenseVanilla Sugar
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodOakCedarwoodCedar
Sandalwood
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
BenzoinVanillaMyrrh
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Elixir des Merveilles and Ambre Sultan work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Elixir des Merveilles or Ambre Sultan?
| Elixir des Merveilles | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Elixir des Merveilles and Ambre Sultan?
Elixir des Merveilles doesn't whisper. It's warm amber sweetness with a resinous backbone that announces itself and then settles into your skin for hours.Elixir des Merveilles
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 Elixir des Merveilles and Ambre Sultan
| Elixir des Merveilles | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 50 ml | $104.77ecosmetics · 1.6 oz | $109.71ecosmetics · 1.7 oz |
| ≈ 100 ml | $114.09fragrancenet · 100ml | $155.04ecosmetics · 3.4 oz |
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