Ambre Sultan
It starts on coriander. It ends, hours later, on patchouli. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan is everything that happens in between.
Released
1993
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
House from
France
Retail
$221 / 50ml
Rated
4.17/5
How it moves
The first breath is coriander, bay leaf, myrtle and angelica, and it is loud about it. Then the heart turns up — oregano, amber and resins — and the whole thing slows down. By evening it is benzoin, myrrh, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli, and it is better for it.
What wearers say
4.17 out of 5 across 7,963 ratings — well loved, and not quietly.
- Regarded as a reference amber, distinctive for its herbal, almost savory twist over a resinous vanilla base.
- Praised for depth and originality, though newcomers can find the herbal opening challenging.
- Strong longevity and projection, considered a must-try for amber and resin lovers.
Who made it
Christopher Sheldrake composed it in 1993, for Serge Lutens in France. A 1993 Sheldrake creation widely considered the template herbal amber, pairing resinous sweetness with unexpected savory bay leaf and oregano.
Wear it for less
There are 3 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $65 — $156 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
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- What smells like Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan?
- We list 3 bottles built to smell like it, including Ambre Sultan by Zoha Aroma, Lofty by AromaPassions and Yellow Royal 1747 by Perfume Parlour.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan?
- Ambre Sultan by Zoha Aroma, at $65 for 60ml. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan is listed at $221 for 50ml. The bottles that smell like it run from $65 to $99.
- Who made Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan?
- It was composed by Christopher Sheldrake, released in 1993 for Serge Lutens.