Ambre Vie
House of MatriarchEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Ambre Vie vs. Ambre Sultan
Ambre Sultan projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Ambre Vie | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 1993 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christi Meshell | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Ambre Vie
Amber
Herbal
Powdery
Musky
Yellow Floral
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
DavanaThujopsisMimosa Petals
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
FrankincenseBroomCalendula
Myrtle
Base
AmbergrisSandalwoodDragon's BloodTobacco
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Ambre Vie | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Most ambers shout then disappear. This one doesn't, and that reverse dry-down either hooks you or makes you wait for it to. The opening asks for patience. The payoff earns it.Ambre Vie
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
| Ambre Vie | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $18.89fragrancenet |
| 1.6 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $155.04ecosmetics |
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