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    Ambre Sultan vs. Istanbul IST

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    Ambre Sultan rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ambre Sultan vs. Istanbul IST
    Ambre SultanIstanbul IST
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19932011
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristopher SheldrakeGérald Ghislain
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
    Spicy NotesElemiBergamotRed BerriesGrapefruit
    Heart
    Myrtle
    LitchiRoseBlack PepperSugarLotusRaspberryViolet
    Base
    AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
    Woody NotesSandalwoodCinnamonMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ambre Sultan vs. Istanbul IST
    Ambre SultanIstanbul IST
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Ambre Sultan vs. Istanbul IST
    Ambre SultanIstanbul IST
    0.27 oz$18.89fragrancenet
    1.6 oz$83.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$155.04ecosmetics

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