Nombre Noir
ShiseidoEau de Parfum1982
Side by side
Nombre Noir vs. Ambre Sultan
Is Nombre Noir better than Ambre Sultan?
Ambre Sultan rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
CorianderSandalwoodBenzoinAmber
aromaticwoodyamberwarm spicyfresh spicy
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 Nombre Noir and Ambre Sultan?
| 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
How do Nombre Noir and Ambre Sultan smell?
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
What notes do Nombre Noir and Ambre Sultan share?
Top
AldehydesBergamotCorianderMarjoramRosewood
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrris RootLily of the ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang
Myrtle
Base
HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Herbaceous Notes
Marjoram
MyrtleBay LeafOreganoAngelica
Oriental Notes
Tonka BeanBenzoin
BenzoinVanillaMyrrh
Woody Notes
SandalwoodRosewood
Sandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Spicy Notes
Coriander
Coriander
Where they fit
When and where do Nombre Noir and Ambre Sultan work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Nombre Noir or Ambre Sultan?
| Nombre Noir | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Nombre Noir and Ambre Sultan?
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
Where to buy Nombre Noir and Ambre Sultan
| Nombre Noir | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $109.71ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $155.04ecosmetics |
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