1,380 community ratings

Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum)

1993UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10

Community score
1,380 ratings

Serge Lutens Ambre sultan Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built on amber, patchouli and vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 1,104 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.7 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Amber Patchouli Vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky

What does Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, with a classic character coming through as well.

The scent moves as a single warm, dense block. Amber and vanilla bring the sweetness, while patchouli adds a woody, smoky depth. Spice and resin temper the sweetness and pull it towards a dry, oriental feel. Adopt' Ambre Talisman and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles have a close profile.