Reve d'Encens
Van Cleef & ArpelsEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Reve d'Encens vs. Ambre Sultan
Is Reve d'Encens better than Ambre Sultan?
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
Gender alignment
Sandalwood
warm spicywoodyamberfresh spicybalsamic
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 Reve d'Encens and Ambre Sultan?
| Reve d'Encens | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 1993 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Reve d'Encens and Ambre Sultan smell?
Reve d'Encens
Warm Spicy
Woody
Amber
Powdery
Metallic
Rose
Leather
Musky
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Reve d'Encens and Ambre Sultan share?
Top
Saffron
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
FrankincenseRose
Myrtle
Base
SandalwoodWhite Musk
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Saffron
Coriander
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Reve d'Encens and Ambre Sultan work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Reve d'Encens or Ambre Sultan?
| Reve d'Encens | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Reve d'Encens and Ambre Sultan?
Rose doesn't soften incense here. It refines it, adds an elegance that turns smoky warmth into something a jeweler would recognize. If you've been burned by heavy orientals.Reve d'Encens
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 Reve d'Encens and Ambre Sultan
| Reve d'Encens | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $109.71ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $155.04ecosmetics |
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