Ambre Sultan
Serge LutensEau de Parfum1993
Side by side
Ambre Sultan vs. Nombre Noir
Is Ambre Sultan better than Nombre Noir?
Ambre Sultan rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
AmberCorianderBenzoinSandalwood
amberfresh spicyaromaticwarm 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 Nombre Noir?
| Ambre Sultan | Nombre Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1993 | 1982 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake | Jean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Ambre Sultan and Nombre Noir smell?
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Nombre Noir
Aromatic
Rose
Floral
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ambre Sultan and Nombre Noir share?
Top
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
AldehydesBergamotCorianderMarjoramRosewood
Heart
Myrtle
RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrris RootLily of the ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Herbaceous Notes
MyrtleBay LeafOreganoAngelica
Marjoram
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanillaMyrrh
Tonka BeanBenzoin
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
SandalwoodRosewood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Spicy Notes
Coriander
Coriander
Where they fit
When and where do Ambre Sultan and Nombre Noir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ambre Sultan or Nombre Noir?
| Ambre Sultan | Nombre Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ambre Sultan and Nombre Noir?
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
Nombre Noir is for people who take fragrance seriously. Created in 1982 under Serge Lutens' direction, it became legendary before disappearing entirely.Nombre Noir
The hunt
Where to buy Ambre Sultan and Nombre Noir
| Ambre Sultan | Nombre Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $109.71ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $155.04ecosmetics | — |
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