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dipinugp – :
Un’ ambra mai sentita prima, seducente, intrigante e sensuale. Un’ ambra fusa con le resine, le spezie e la mirra.
Mi ricorda vagamente Gucci Absolute, Dior Fahrenheit e in alcuni momenti anche Encre Noir… ma è solo un attimo… qui sono su un altro pianeta. Ci sono tanti tipi di ambra e poi c’è lei…AMBRE SULTAN … un caldo abbraccio-
tygruk88 – :
I find many similarities between my experience with this and Oud Minerale.
I immediately fell in love with them after the first smell simply because of how exotic both felt to me. I haven’t smelled anything like them up to that point.
So naturally I got a sample and gave it a couple of full wears. And by the time my sample was at it’s half I couldn’t stand the scent any longer, simply because of how monotonous and boring they were.
There’s no opening and dry down here, what I smelled after I sprayed is what I smell after 3 hours. And this is some strong juice so it feels very sickening to continuously smell the same thing over and over again.
This is something that I would purchase as a scent for a candle. It’s by no means interesting or easy to wear enough for me to want to smell like it for several hours during the day.
serkojin – :
Damn, this is some good stuff. CSheldrake really really hit it out of the park with this one! Dates, myrrh, amber, suede-like dryness, and something soapy. The benzoin and sandalwood are in the background, adding a slick, smooth backdrop. It’s like a very rounded syrupy whiskey. So good. Envelops you in a comforting way, it must be the vanilla. Very slightly spicy.
Regrettably lasts only around 6-7h on my skin but it’s noticeable after 12h on paper strips.
vovan22 – :
One of the most seductive amber in contemporary perfumery. The Lutens house is sold everywhere now also in supermarkets, but this fragrance is part of the history of perfumes. Nice drydown towards a beach of Sardinia or Sicily through the Mediterranean scrub .. more than the far east.
расим – :
not strictly about this fragrance but an experience linked to Ambre Sultan. Revisiting a fragrance is always an interesting experience and was curious about this one…it’s been 7-8 years since I first sniffed this, at the beginning of my fragrance journey; to put it nicely. Fragrance haze and obsession is probably more appropriate as to what was happening but I know that I am in safe hands here now, so I’m comfortable with my confession.
So..back to the fragrance. It is less sweet than I remembered and also more woody. Still liking it, that has not changed, so I guess Ambre Sultan is one of my timeless likes. Interestingly I seem to get 8 hrs out of this, not a massive silalge but wafts here and there..
Memories are fickle but it’s true. Feelings awakened by a fragrance do stick around longer… It is a warm embrace still, Ambre Sultan.
fbt278speagoessenda – :
Amber – resinous – spicy
Color impression: clay red
Amber Sultan is angular resin-coated amber accord with hardcore saporific and aromatic layout beneath. Courageous play of spices and resins without being afraid of exceeding over limits of popularity. It’s like magma pumped out in spice bazaar. Quintessential oriental icon.
★★★★★
Aerodoinfotte – :
My Goodness this is another Unapologetically Masculine masterpiece.
If you disliked the aromatic and elegant nature of dior fahrenheit and wanted a more middle eastern,ambery and deeper farenheit that is more seductive, then this is it !
I get deep rich amber,muskyness,violet leaf (gasoline or petrol smell), and a inviting syrupyness without much sweetness at all.
This must have been inspired by the like of encre noire l’extreme.
This is a lady killer and if you like gucci absolute,ecnre nior, fahrenheit and others then this is a niche you have to try !!!
A Amazing amber for the cigar smoking gentleman with a wild side
uxd801Diobtetty – :
OMG I love this perfume so much it smells like heaven on my skin. I get many compliments when I where it.
SuSaNiN – :
This would be my amber holy grail amongst all that I’ve tried so far, if only it lasted on me. Somehow I only get an hour or so out of this one, if that. :/ It’s beautiful, complex, unique, herbal but not bitter… But the longevity is really letting me down here.
ignatio – :
This was a little too syrupy for my tastes. I like my orientals dry, and this was sticky sweet. I think the amber was just a little too strong, and I like mine to be more in the background. Some of my favorite scents have amber, but not as the leading note. This and Arabie were the only two scents from Serge Lutens I’ve disliked, and I can’t help but wonder if it’s because I’m not accustomed to the resinous spice market qualities of a true oriental yet.
tanya7 – :
If you want this minus the skank, try Bogart Club 75.
Waaaaaaay cheaper too.
Патрик – :
If you took all the herbs and spices used in Greek and Persian cooking, sizzled them in a pan, caramelized them in tree sap, and added skankiness (after all that has been said and done) to the mix, you would get Ambre Sultan. It is warm, sultry, and powerful. Unfortunately, I cannot see myself wearing this. At least, not yet. Ambre Sultan requires a very confident individual to wear this. Otherwise, it ends up wearing the person.
lodeatokset – :
Utterly swoon-worthy. I’ve heard of this perfume for years, but only now got around to trying it. It is beautifully smooth, spicy, and resinous, with a deep vanilla amber base. Sexy, substantial, and comforting – I can totally see why it’s held as the standard for amber perfumes, and I am dying to get my hands on a full bottle.
masyani4ka – :
I’m delighted to finally try out Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan since it has among the best reputations of the line, most notably as it compares to other amber fragrances in general, and Tom Ford Amber Absolute in particular, and I agree that the comparison is warranted.
It’s an amber-dominant fragrance, as the name suggests, with heavy doses of incense and vanilla, and it’s in this trinity that it’s very similar to the 2015 rendition of Tom Ford Amber Absolute. Ambre Sultan also features the spicy, provocative bay leaf, some woods, and a handful of other minor players (florals, herbs per some note lists) that don’t hold a candle to the benzoin-leaning amber dominance.
Given its composition, Ambre Sultan’s performance is unsurprisingly very good. It boasts projection that’s above average and longevity that’s quite strong. At a discounted price (on FragranceNet) of $52 for 50ml, it’s surely a bargain.
8 out of 10
nina15 – :
I haven’t written a review since last year, but something about this one…I love rich, intoxicating scents. This gives off the same vibes as Chanel Coromandel and the original Dior Addict. It’s smooth, strong, and intoxicating. Fall, winter scent. Feels like a cozy blanket – It surrounds you. Very well blended and longevity is 8+ hours. My first Serge. Will be trying more Serge Lutens now because of this. My skin tends to eat everything, yet this guy lasts and lasts.
EstuaspTush – :
The amber up top is creamy, rich, and round, but it’s thrown into orbit by incense that smells a lot like my father using his soldering iron. The contrast is unbelievably wonderful. Love, love, love this!
Albertas1982 – :
On paper and on skin: The closest I’ve ever come to a perfect amber. It’s warm and spicy without smelling like spices. Heavy throw; it’s easy for me to get olfactory fatigue.
Edit: Three months later, I bought a bottle of this beautiful perfume. Interesting, given that early autumn is nearly as warm as summer, and I’d think this was a cool weather perfume. It must be the shortening days and changing leaves.
cvetoch_ – :
Oh. OH! This resonates with memories of wearing amber oil while wandering through the adventures of my early 20s, but it is grown up, mature, and so beautifully refined. Suitable for this 40-something woman who doesn’t want to smell like a hippie child, but does love the depth and warmth of resins and amber mixed with herbaceous green notes.
It smells of incense and old European churches. Wild days spent under oak trees in the California coastal forests. Riding horseback through the desert. My herb garden in late summer when the fog rolls in but the season’s heat still lingers.
These are my memories. Give me more.
kile1 – :
” This fragrance is not an Oriental, but an Arab and a Lutens. That being the case, don’t expect it to fit in.
The point of departure was a scented wax, found in a souk and long forgotten in a wooden box. The amber only became sultanesque after I reworked the composition using cistus, an herb that sticks to the fingers like tar, then added an overtone that nobody had ever dreamed of: vanilla. Why? Because vanilla is sticky, too, and it clung to my memory. ”
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There are ambers, and then there is Ambre Sultan.
Ambre Sultan is a big amber perfume with a focus on herbal elements. The point of departure is an overdose of medicinal bay leaf; an uncanny but tremendously successful pairing. There is a touch of oregano; together the herbal parts perfectly complement and cut through the sweetness of amber, resins and vanilla. The herbs are more prominent initially, but prevail till the finish when the vanilla is more prominent. The sweetness is not sticky or cloying, but thick and dry, like a shawl.
Ambre Sultan is immensely enveloping, and retains one’s interest unlike ninety five percent of all ‘amber’ perfumes. One can wear this day in, day out. One can wear this anywhere, from the Sahara to the Poles.
Exceptional.
5/5
oleg-1 – :
Harsh animalic opening, too daring and almost too strong. Although, magic happens in the first few minutes. This becomes a totally different perfume. So creamy and smooth, resinous and incredibly well blended into a sweet amber. Spicy and oriental largely due to the coriander and myrrh. Just lovely. I totally imagine this as late afternoon scent for the hotter days to sit by the pool drinking a refreshing cocktail. Nevertheless, don’t be fooled, this is a super warm perfume: it really shines on colder days.
spo175InsuffBooni – :
As I make my way away from sugary sweet girlie girl scents and into orientals and the like, Ambre Sultan became one of my main wants after going through a sample. I love this resinous and ambery scent! Especially after it has been on my skin for an hour, it becomes magical. The first hour is just as wonderful but when it totally dries down it maintains that resinous sweetness but i can also smell vanilla, myrrh (which I am learning is a note I like) and sandalwood. I imagine that this is what a high end spa would smell like in India.
Seakendeath – :
(review from a sample)
Ambre Sultan is a gorgeous oriental fragrance. Initially what I smell most are amber and resins, vanilla and bay leaf, plus a bit of spiciness; after a while, on me it is mostly about resins and vanilla – now, my nose is still training, so I can’t really distinguish between the various types of resins and spices, but yeah, this is what I and my mom smelled.
It is well rounded, creamy and smooth, without rough edges, and it is pretty long lasting, with moderate sillage.
Surely, the best amber I’ve smelled so far. It reminds me of the Middle East, unsurprisingly, or better the idea of it since I’ve never been there!
It is just a tiiiiny bit powdery, that is, I wouldn’t wear it in the summer nor warm spring, but it is great for colder seasons.
grekis – :
Good old Serge fragrance. I dislike all his newer creations. But Ambre sultan is from his good days: potent with great sillage and lasting power. Amber, spices and juicy sweetness. Seductive.
Grizzly287 – :
I wasn’t amazed unfortunately.
Composition is great, it’s a quality juice, well blended.
But in my opinion it’s really more on a feminime side rather being 50/50 unisex. I dont feel masculine vibe in it. It doesn’t say – I am a man. Or – I can be a man.
Sahara Noir has a strong masculine vibe, this one doesn’t.
I would recommend everyone to try it, definitely. Buy a decant and let yourself know for educational purposes what this famous fragrance is.
But if you’re a man – think twice before getting a full bottle without testing it first.
And in my opinion it’s not even closely similar with TF’s- Amber Absolute despite some people compare them.
“AA” is fair unisex fragrance to me with different smell.
siyammm – :
2hrs in, and this turns into an Amber & Angelica show for me. Would much prefer the Bay maintained it’s prominence. Still a lovely scent, though.
Prickle – :
Oooh .. this one.
It’s a tricky perfume that loves to play games on you and acts crazy!
It’s a creamy, ambery great for winter perfume. I thought it was Ok at the beginning and said to myself “it’s a one time purchase perfume”.
I noticed I kept reaching for it. It was the only perfume I reach for. It grow on me. It TRICKED ME!!
The dry down. OMG. Amazing. Powdery. Warm. I kept sniffing myself all the time. And longevity for more than 24hrs.
You like ambery powdery scents? Get it.
pomavanso – :
One of the most delicately beautiful amber blend fragrances ever created, and one I have had the privilege of always having a bottle in my collection since it was introduced almost two decades ago, this Serge Lutens unisex classic combines the central amber note with coriander, sandalwood, bay leaf, patchouli, angelica, tolu resin, myrrh, oregano, myrtle, benzoin and vanilla to create a radiant and beautiful juice that has moderate to strong sillage/projection and excellent skin longevity. Perfect for winter and fall days because it is so warm and glowing, this is a beautiful and sweet spicy scent for lovers of amber and Orientals. A true classic that has withstood the test of time and so many imitations. Bravo!
Algidity – :
This is very good, magical, and it reminds me strongly of Amouage’s The Library Collection Opus VI (and also of Bentley’s Pour Homme Intense).
Хиксис – :
Unlike any other Amber perfume I have tried, this oddly works really well, beautiful and super long-lasting in hot, humid, tropical climate!!! Love love love 5/5.
zim_sm – :
This is definitely a loafer of the perfume world, not as exquisite as a pair of heels but much easier to wear.
Perfectly pitched, moderate silage and projection so no fears of it wearing you and everyone with the misfortune of sitting next to you at work out by lunchtime.
As everyone and their dog has mentioned, has a herbal note which doesn’t make you want to go and eat Italian so it’s all fine. Nice, very wearable amber.
kirillsvs – :
I didn’t know this was so popular! For a supposed “niche” line I read somewhere, it seems to be a very popular line.. Well…It starts off weird af… excuse my (wags an unmanicured finger in shame) language but a good amount of the Serge Lutens line starts off like this.. Lurching, sometimes even off-putting. Makes you wanna say “Gwakala”. (Latinx term for yuck) However, experienced online magical noses will tell you to wait.. And wait I did and it ended up nicely. A good 15 mins after spraying this dried down to a sweet powdery amber.. That was unexpectedly nice. I had forgotten it was supposed to smell good.. I’m convinced Serge Lutens perfumes are some kind of perfumery magical trick where they surprise you with tolerable smells and might even get you to favor one or two. It’s a no for that price.
DGQ100 – :
The juxtaposition of herbal (patchouli, oregano and SL knows what else) and resinous (amber, benzoin, myrrh) actually turns out to be a great 69 position. It all fits like a glove creating a memorable sweet and spicy scent that is both warm and provocative. This amber twists and turns in pleasure but overall feels restrained. Which is a pity because this ride could have been much wilder.
****(*)
princcy2106 – :
So it’s 37 degrees in Melbourne, dry with a hot wind. This is Amber Sultan weather for me (it strangely smells very dull on my skin in winter). This is EXACTLY the smell of hay-cutting season, and specifically the memory of being a child and walking into the hay-shed and then proceeding to climb up to find a cozy hiding nook in-between the enormous stacks of hay. I find it a very sun-soaked, earthy and joyful scent. Great for an evening walk.
I realise this might be a bit unusual ha!
isa280bedyWelty – :
Ambre Sultan is my desert island perfume. When all the others are dead and gone, if I’m allowed nothing else, this is the one I’m taking with me. I love all of it, from the dried herbs up top to the warm, vanillic, highly animalic drydown that lasts for hours. Just bought myself a third bottle, this time with the vintage Palais Royal logo, as the original is a bit more skanky than the most recent version. I wear this fragrance at least once a week and it garners more compliments than anything else I own.
stepa220 – :
Fragrance -Ambre Sultan Serge Lutens
Bottle from – 2015
Amber Sultan opens with a little bit provocative,daring, loud,heavy,animalistic and challenging explosion of spices fused with a little bit sneaking amber and vanilla.
Than as it lingers on the skin potent spices slowly give way to a addictive,smokey,warm,moderatly sweet and resinous mix of amber and vanilla,with a hint of sandalwood.Ambre Sultan is in the middle of the road between a beautiful fragrance and promotion of freedom of artistic expression.It has some similarities to Amber Absolute by Tom Ford,there is no question about it.
Longevity – 9/10(9+ hours)
Silage/Projection – 7,5/10(moderate to high projection and silage for the first 2-3 hours)
Weather – best in autumn and winter
Age – 35+
Compliments – 6/10
Scent – 8/10
Main notes according to me – resins,amber,myrrh,spices,benzoin,vanilla.
The drydown is nice and i get some – sweetness,smokiness,resins,sandalwood,amber and vanilla.
Emotions – unpredictable,dangerous,provocative,addictive,decadence,dark vibe elegance.
Occasion – special occasions and formal events.
Try before you buy.Don’t blind buy this one.
Mynconeteve – :
On me it’s just a honey-cake with apricot jam.
регион45 – :
If you consider this as a bold or potent scent you should give a try to Ambré Lumière by Molinard who plays the same theme but much louder and with a nice more vanillic dry down.
It’s just like if you would compare the same music: one on a good CD player with high quality speakers and the same on an old plate recorded in mono…
In my mind, Ambre Sultan was stronger in the early 2000… Not bad but doesn’t Worth its price and reputation anymore…
I wrote this after applying about 20 sprays on my neck & shirt within 3 hours… Opinion confirmed by the 5 colleagues I’m working with today who barely noticed it when they made more comments yesterday about Ambré lumière that filled our space…
And now (14/02/2018) for €120/50ml or €190/75ml, this is ridiculously greedy. Sorry. SL, not anymore.
Lutens reste une référence absolue dans l’univers de la parfumerie de niche, mais je trouve qu’AS a perdu de sa superbe ou faut-il dire de sa radicalité.
Je l’avais porté au début des années 2000, puis mon goût m’avait entraîné vers Bornéo 1834 et Cuir Mauresque.
Cet automne, tout comme l’été, est très “ambré” pour moi. J’achète, je teste, je réexplore…
Ambre Sultan est le chef de file du groupe au sein duquel je trouve à Ambré Lumière plus de charme. Il s’ouvre aussi sur un registre pharmaceutique/aromatique, mais s’étire dans une vanille confortable et charnelle. Ce qui me convient mieux. Et le sillage est bien plus fort.
Un vaporisateur 50 ml que je ne remplacerai pas une fois qu’il sera vide, dans… un certain temps. Parce qu’en bonus, il me file la migraine.
Demortuus – :
I got this as a blind buy and when I first sprayed it on, my heart sank. Instead of this warm rich, spicy amber I got this disgusting sour piss + booze opening that made it impossible to wear. I couldn’t understand the hype around this. Although the dry down a few hours later provided a creamier, more pleasant amber-vanilla, I was quite aghast.
Now it’s been a few days and my reaction to that opening hasn’t changed, but I will say this: the overall effect is quite charming, but this is not something you can bury your nose in, at least for the first few hours. From about a foot away you get this very warm, delicious boozy vanilla and resinous amber that is dense and foreboding, but enticing. Up close it’s sour, pissy, medicinal, pungent.
“Spicy” is a bit misleading as it isn’t particularly hot or peppery–its “spiciness” is more in the “spices” bay leaf and coriander, which, strike me as more aromatic rather than anything spicy or warming.
The more I spend time with this, the more I like it, but I have to say it’s not for me. Vanilla is not my favorite note in perfume, and contrary to what it says above, I unfortunately, get a lot of it.
Maska09 – :
Okay so here we go. I really like this fragrance and have really enjoyed it after sampling today but, I already have Ambre 114 and it would seem that the purchase would be redundant. They are very similar and have only a few differences to the trained nose. Not taking away from Ambre Sultan but I wouldn’t buy if I already had Ambre 114.
9/10
KobraK71 – :
There is something foul that I really don’t like in the beginning of Ambre Sultan, something that I feel is unpleasant and makes me a bit nauseated… at the same time, I find Ambre Sultan so very warm and pleasant.
How should I have it? I’m not sure yet. I’ve gone from “meh, not my cup of tea” to “woow, I LOVE it and I have to order a bottle now, even though I might need to take from my savings account!” to “yikes, what IS this weird rubber-ish smell?”.
And I’m kind of still there, I like it at certain moments but I can’t get rid of the feeling that it is something unpleasant in the beginning, smelling a bit like… burnt pork? Or burnt skin? I guess I will just make sure my small sample vial gets empty and then I will make up my mind properly. After all, the warm comforting amber and myrrh in Ambre Sultan is really golden and delicious.
Good longevity but one couldn’t expect less of a Serge Lutens. I know this is probably one of the most beloved ambers out there and hopefully, I will appreciate it more one day. Just when the burnt-skin note disappears (it might just be a question of skin chemistry). I’m a fan of Lutens otherwise!
LSV55 – :
This one starts off smelling kind of like a medicinal shaving cream which gives it a very masculine opening that I’m not too fond of but that doesn’t last long. After about 10 minutes it changes to a nice Amber Sandalwood on my skin which lasts maybe about an hour and then it dries down to a vanilla resin Amber which is sweet and comfy unless at least another five or six hours on my skin. I’m not a fan of the opening on my skin but I love the dry down
Suventry – :
This may be the best Amber fragrance out there, surely the #1 Lutens fragrance for me.
TF Amber Absolu is great as a dominant amber fragrance. Amber Sultan has a more interesting and pleasing contrasting notes.
You have a great rich and smooth Labdanum amber with a bit of chocolaty Patchouli. Then you have the bracing Green Bay leaf and Angelica, then ad a little spice of oregano and coriander.
It all is so well blended, very nice fragrance just for chilling on a cool Autumn evening.
I put it in my top 5 for Fall and Winter.
Many miss the Myrtle flower here. It’s subtle, but adds a beautiful soft herbal floral touch. Making this very enjoyable for woman, along with the soft spices. Very gender neutral.
Rating: 10/10
God bless. John 3:16
BofeGrearne – :
a couple of weeks ago i wanted to purchase a new fragrance but anything i tested was nothing like what i was seeking..i knew i wanted some higher class of fragrances; so i ordered a sample of this juice.
Wow! What a terrific scent!!
I shake the hands of Christopher Sheldrake. In the first impression i feel spices lots of perfect spices that somehow become medicinal which in this case reminds me of YSL M7;but beyond the resinous and spicy notes there is that smoky warm amber…
I believe it is an amber accord containing different ambers simoltanously. It is sweet and rich;such a luxerious sweet amber! The dried down gets sweeter but not much..maybe (just maybe) this is the part that can be called more feminine, because to me this absolutely UNISEX even more masculine..well in this part which lasts more it is like what it was in the begining but in softer way like an angry man who gets calm but still can be evoked.in the base i feel more and more amber and resin…it is what we call the gold standard for amber…the sillage is good.i always say the perfume should not slap people in the face..longevity is so good.(not to mention amber noir by brecourt is just a shame!!)
Overall the scent is mesmerizing!! Indeed i will buy it ASAP 9/10
autocruizer – :
Really not my cup of tea. I can feel salty unpleasant smell. The beginning is horrible. Later it is a bit better but still nothing I would like to wear or smell. It is definitely something different but unfortunately for me not in the right way. I was really curious to try this but I am quite disappointed.
wrinursiree – :
More faint and subtle than I expected. A pleasing sweet amber, but on me it’s too weak, with only a few inches of projection. It’s a good cuddle-scent, but not what I’m looking for in terms of all-day powerful enjoyment.
paralixx – :
If the disney film Aladdin was a fragrance it smell like this.
You’re about to take a magic carpet ride through a middle eastern spice market. Where all the wonderful aromas seem to come together with your freshly doused amber and myrrh oils. So creamy and warm foreign and exotic and very much handmade quality. Lovely lovely fragrance.
Scent 10:10
Projection 9:10
Longetivity 9:10
Max-freerun – :
Intoxicating. Makes me feel like I’ve been transported to an exotic spice market. It’s sublime and smooth, not jarring or loud. I adore it. Love it more than Sahara Noir, which had too much smoke for my liking. Takes me to my happy place.
HaXyaToP – :
Gorgeous fragrance! Wonderful quality!
Amber is something I am more inclined to wear during autumn or winter. Still, I do agree it does bloom in the summer.
I think this fragrance does deserve all the accolades it receives here. However, I can’t help but to compare it to what is in my view, the Queen of ambers: Ladies’ Must de Cartier.
Ambre Sultan is a more straight forward amber, and I find it warmer than Must de Cartier. But to me, Must de Cartier’s amber accompanied by its floral accords, green notes and its masterful complexity, make it a composition “sine qua non.”
Sorry Ambre Sultan, I really like you, and I’m afraid you may possibly be of better quality than Must de Cartier’s current formulation, but you get second place in my heart.
emaifatenit – :
I find many amber scents to be either too starkly linear or inoffensively bland. Fortunately, Ambre Sultan is neither –
rather, it is a masterfully balanced amber scent with enough bite to declare its presence, but also enough warmth to be truly comforting.
Ambre Sultan’s composition is simple yet rich. Smooth amber, resin and benzoin notes are lifted by just the right dose of herbal, aromatic bay leaf. It is rounded out by sweet, creamy vanilla and sandalwood. Arm’s length projection and good longevity make it eminently wearable. Although sweet, soft and somewhat powdery, Ambre Sultan is definitely unisex. I’m not usually one for orientals or heavier scents, but this is definitely full bottle worthy. Wonderful stuff.
эдуард – :
So wild and elemental. An unchained force of nature. The strong herbal, somewhat medicinal, camphorous, propolis-like opening reminds me to the calamus root (Calami rhizoma) which I sometimes made a horrible tasting tea of, and which smelled like ripe feet. Yet it already shows some dark sweetness, and the amber is just like the smell form the small vial of Indian amber fragrant oil that I bought at an Oriental shop and cherish ever since, it is very close to that at the base phase. I cannot get enough of that wonderful incensy amber scent, it is so much alive, purring, murmuring and humming from my skin, like a furry animal, both soft and lethal but so charming. Smelling this makes me feel one with the elemental forces of nature, like a thunder or a hurricane, or a tiger… so deep, powerful and irresistible, not really in the romantic sense of the word. For me it is highly attractive, but I think for most people it carries an intimidating kind of power. It is definitely beyond words, beyond talking and chasing petty wordly ambitions, it is so much above the power play. I imagine the Red Sea would part again if someone wearing Ambre Sultan would approach it, it carries such an unquestionable force. On the other hand, it is very complex. The dark colour really reflects the nature of this scent, and its texture is thick and oily, leaving a mark on your skin where you applied it.
latish – :
Danae by Gustav Klimt 1907
ValdemarKo – :
An idealized walk through bazaars and mosques, this is the fragrance of wood, incense and spices warmed in the summer heat. I tested this fragrance and was at first turned off by the camphorous, almost cough syrupy opening. After lletting it settle though, I became obsessed with the world it created. It’s Istanbul in a painting- Topkapi Palace in a bottle. This is a strong, dark, bittersweet perfume and most people would probably designate it for their winter perfume wardrobe. I think this is a smell that goes well with warm weather too- because resins, woods and spices only react so fragrantly in warm weather. What a beautiful, opulent gem of a perfume! Ambre Sultan has swiftly worked its way into the “must always have” section of my collection.
dnd1718 – :
Ambre Sultan is perfectly unisex to me. This amber is spicy, a tad medicinal. At first it reminds me quite a bit of Estee Lauder’s Amber Mystique, but whereas that one develops to be dark, smoky, and sweet, Ambre Sultan becomes brighter and not especially sweet, less dense somehow. Actually, it becomes almost savory with the bay and oregano definitely detectable, and while it isn’t light, it isn’t actually heavy either. It has a bit of a “quintessential” oriental feel to it, and it strikes me as rustic, and so, understated. Chergui strikes me the same way, and that’s one thing I love about this house. Their scents are rich and interesting without being over-the-top or stupidly “complex.” I am curious to see how Sultan will play out in warmer weather.
hranitel2000 – :
It smells like propolis! It should be called Propolis Sultan
kraevs – :
this perfume remind me of interlude men by amouage
gnom19801 – :
In retrospect Ambre Sultan and LDDM was meant to initiate me into the world of niche fragrances.
I remember that I tested Ambre Sultan in a hot summer day and the experience was initially a shocking one, I felt that my arm will catch fire and I can do nothing to stop it. After that, the dried resins become addictive. Of course, I retested it when the weather became cold and only then I realized the likeness with Mitzah that speak many reviewers, as in cold weather Ambre Sultan become a spiced liqueur.
I think Ambre Sultan was intended to be worn throughout the year, showing its different facets depending on the weather.
Without a doubt, it is one of the best ambers that can be bought and it’s sold as a woman perfume, but that makes me smile while I think about other perfumes sold as for men or unisex.
Ambre Sultan, like most Serge Lutens perfumes, is not the most versatile fragrance in the world, in office space should be worn with caution.
I would like to say something about it’s price – one of the lowest in the world of niche perfumes, especially regarding at the quality of the ingredients – that shows us once again that enlarging continuously prices of niche perfumes due the cost of ingredients it is a false justification.
Fragrance 10/10
Projection Medium
Longevity 12 h
kivi – :
I was looking forward to this perfume based on reviews, but ultimately