Ombre Mercure
Terry de GunzburgEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Ombre Mercure vs. Ambre Sultan
Is Ombre Mercure better than Ambre Sultan?
Ambre Sultan rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli
woodyamberwarm 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 Ombre Mercure and Ambre Sultan?
| 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
How do Ombre Mercure and Ambre Sultan smell?
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
What notes do Ombre Mercure and Ambre Sultan share?
Top—
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
Violet LeafOrris RootIrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine
Myrtle
Base
BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
BenzoinVanillaMyrrh
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Ombre Mercure and Ambre Sultan work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ombre Mercure or Ambre Sultan?
| Ombre Mercure | 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 Ombre Mercure and Ambre Sultan?
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
Where to buy Ombre Mercure and Ambre Sultan
| Ombre Mercure | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $109.71ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $155.04ecosmetics |
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