Ambre Sultan
Serge LutensEau de Parfum1993
Side by side
Ambre Sultan vs. Amber Absolute
Is Ambre Sultan better than Amber Absolute?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
AmberVanilla
amberbalsamicwoody
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 Amber Absolute?
| Ambre Sultan | Amber Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 1993 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake | Christophe Laudamiel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Ambre Sultan and Amber Absolute smell?
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Amber Absolute
Amber
Balsamic
Vanilla
Woody
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ambre Sultan and Amber Absolute share?
Top
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Frankincense
Heart
Myrtle
AmberWoody Notes
Base
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
LabdanumVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanillaMyrrh
Vanilla
Amber
Amber
Amber
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Woody Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Ambre Sultan and Amber Absolute work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ambre Sultan or Amber Absolute?
| Ambre Sultan | Amber Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ambre Sultan and Amber Absolute?
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
People will tell you this lacks complexity. They're wrong. It's just not complicated. Amber Absolute does one thing and refuses to apologize for it. The fragrance makes no apologies for being exactly.Amber Absolute
The hunt
Where to buy Ambre Sultan and Amber Absolute
| Ambre Sultan | Amber Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $109.71ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $155.04ecosmetics | — |
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