Caftan
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Caftan vs. Ambre Sultan
Is Caftan better than Ambre Sultan?
Caftan peaks in winter, while Ambre Sultan belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Occasion overlap
Benzoin
amberwarm spicybalsamicfresh 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 Caftan and Ambre Sultan?
| Caftan | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 1993 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Calice Becker | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Caftan and Ambre Sultan smell?
Caftan
Amber
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Caftan and Ambre Sultan share?
Top
Pink PepperBergamotGreen Mandarin Orange
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
FrankincenseBenzoinStyrax
Myrtle
Base
LabdanumMusk
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
BenzoinVanillaMyrrh
Spicy Notes
Pink Pepper
Coriander
Where they fit
When and where do Caftan and Ambre Sultan work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Caftan or Ambre Sultan?
| Caftan | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Caftan and Ambre Sultan?
The frankincense at its heart is not subtle. It announces itself in a way that some will read as church incense and others will call magnificent, and that's the draw.Caftan
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 Caftan and Ambre Sultan
| Caftan | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $109.71ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $155.04ecosmetics |
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