Ambre Sultan
Serge LutensEau de Parfum1993
Side by side
Ambre Sultan vs. Istanbul IST
Is Ambre Sultan better than Istanbul IST?
Ambre Sultan rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Sandalwood
fresh 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 Istanbul IST?
| Ambre Sultan | Istanbul IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1993 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake | Gérald Ghislain |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Ambre Sultan and Istanbul IST smell?
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Istanbul IST
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Sweet
Rose
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ambre Sultan and Istanbul IST share?
Top
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Spicy NotesElemiBergamotRed BerriesGrapefruit
Heart
Myrtle
LitchiRoseBlack PepperSugarLotusRaspberryViolet
Base
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Woody NotesSandalwoodCinnamonMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Coriander
Spicy NotesCinnamonBlack Pepper
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Woody NotesSandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Ambre Sultan and Istanbul IST work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ambre Sultan or Istanbul IST?
| Ambre Sultan | Istanbul IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ambre Sultan and Istanbul IST?
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
Istanbul IST from The Scent of Departure collection offers a playful introduction to the line's travel-inspired concept. It's spicy enough to keep you interested, sweet enough to draw you in.Istanbul IST
The hunt
Where to buy Ambre Sultan and Istanbul IST
| Ambre Sultan | Istanbul IST | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $109.71ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $155.04ecosmetics | — |
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