Nombre Noir
ShiseidoEau de Parfum1982
Side by side
Nombre Noir vs. Ambre Sultan
Ambre Sultan rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Nombre Noir | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1982 | 1993 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Nombre Noir
Aromatic
Rose
Floral
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesBergamotCorianderMarjoramRosewood
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrris RootLily of the ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang
Myrtle
Base
HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Nombre Noir | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Nombre Noir is for people who take fragrance seriously. Created in 1982 under Serge Lutens' direction, it became legendary before disappearing entirely.Nombre Noir
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
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Nombre Noir | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $18.89fragrancenet |
| 1.6 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $155.04ecosmetics |
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