Ambre Sultan
Serge LutensEau de Parfum1993
Side by side
Ambre Sultan vs. Ambre Lumiere
Is Ambre Sultan better than Ambre Lumiere?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
AmberCorianderPatchouli
amberbalsamicaromaticwarm spicywoody
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 Ambre Sultan and Ambre Lumiere?
| Ambre Sultan | Ambre Lumiere | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1993 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Ambre Sultan and Ambre Lumiere smell?
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Ambre Lumiere
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Aromatic
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ambre Sultan and Ambre Lumiere share?
Top
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
CorianderLemonEucalyptus
Heart
Myrtle
AmberRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Colombian Tolu BalmPatchouliSiam Benzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Herbaceous Notes
MyrtleBay LeafOreganoAngelica
Eucalyptus
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Spicy Notes
Coriander
Coriander
Where they fit
When and where do Ambre Sultan and Ambre Lumiere work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ambre Sultan or Ambre Lumiere?
| Ambre Sultan | Ambre Lumiere | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ambre Sultan and Ambre Lumiere?
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
If you've been burned by ambers that turn sour an hour in, this one earns back your trust. The base holds without mutating into something unrecognizable.Ambre Lumiere
The hunt
Where to buy Ambre Sultan and Ambre Lumiere
| Ambre Sultan | Ambre Lumiere | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $109.71ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $155.04ecosmetics | — |
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