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    Ambre Sultan vs. Excess

    Very similar
    Excess by Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite bottle

    Excess

    Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite
    Eau de Parfum2011
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ambre Sultan vs. Excess
    Ambre SultanExcess
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19932011
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristopher SheldrakeMargot Elena
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
    Blood Orange
    Heart
    Myrtle
    —
    Base
    AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
    AmberOakPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ambre Sultan vs. Excess
    Ambre SultanExcess
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    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
    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Ambre Sultan vs. Excess
    Ambre SultanExcess
    0.27 oz$18.89fragrancenet—
    1.6 oz$83.99fragrancenet—
    3.4 oz$155.04ecosmetics—

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