Ombre Mercure
Terry de GunzburgEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Ombre Mercure vs. Ambre Sultan
Ambre Sultan rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Ombre Mercure | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 1993 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Fleury, Arthur Le Tourneur d'Ison, Karine Vinchon-Spehner, Sidonie Lancesseur | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Ombre Mercure
Powdery
Iris
Woody
Violet
Earthy
Vanilla
Amber
Warm Spicy
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
Violet LeafOrris RootIrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine
Myrtle
Base
BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Ombre Mercure | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The powdery iris is the whole point, and the whole argument. Some find it austere at first, that starchy, cool violet leaf feeling almost clinical. Then twenty minutes pass and they're hunting for a.Ombre Mercure
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
| Ombre Mercure | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $18.89fragrancenet |
| 1.6 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $155.04ecosmetics |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.