Ambre Sultan
Serge LutensEau de Parfum1993
Side by side
Ambre Sultan vs. Excess
Is Ambre Sultan better than Excess?
Ambre Sultan rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberPatchouli
amberbalsamicwarm 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 Excess?
| Ambre Sultan | Excess | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1993 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake | Margot Elena |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Ambre Sultan and Excess smell?
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Excess
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
Amber
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ambre Sultan and Excess share?
Top
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Blood Orange
Heart
Myrtle
—Base
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
AmberOakPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Oak
Where they fit
When and where do Ambre Sultan and Excess work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ambre Sultan or Excess?
| Ambre Sultan | Excess | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Excess?
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
Some will find the patchouli too much. Others will find it just right. The oak bark and amber resin underneath give it a warmth that keeps you coming back.Excess
The hunt
Where to buy Ambre Sultan and Excess
| Ambre Sultan | Excess | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $109.71ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $155.04ecosmetics | — |
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