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    Illusion Captive vs. Ambre Sultan

    Very similar
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    Ambre Sultan projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Illusion Captive vs. Ambre Sultan
    Illusion CaptiveAmbre Sultan
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20171993
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-SereniChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Illusion Captive

    Amber
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Patchouli

    Ambre Sultan

    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotFig Leaf
    Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
    Heart
    JasmineCinnamon
    Myrtle
    Base
    MyrrhCedarwoodPatchouliLabdanumTonka BeanVanilla
    AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Illusion Captive vs. Ambre Sultan
    Illusion CaptiveAmbre Sultan
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is the fragrance that doesn't push. No aggression, no declaration. Just jasmine over warm spice over something that settles into your skin and refuses to leave.Illusion Captive
    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

    Best price by size: Illusion Captive vs. Ambre Sultan
    Illusion CaptiveAmbre Sultan
    0.27 oz$18.89fragrancenet
    1.6 oz$83.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$111.29fragrancenet$155.04ecosmetics

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