Ambre Sultan

amber resin , more commonly known as amber , is another name for fossilized tree resin . the remains of a tree long forgotten , born again as a precious mineral . this is the amberiedt of amber perfumes , not because it captures the exact sent of the relic , but because it is to amber what amber is to a tree : a rehashing , a memory , an acknowledgment of exactly where it came from , burried deep in the ground until a magic gemstone appears . its beautiful, really ,,, perfectly balanced & delightfully linear , a longlasting cloud of candid amber ,,,, i have a vile of this that doesnt have a sprayer so im especially surprised how strong and roomfilling this is i have so many memories that are trapped under the smoke of amber scented incense , a smell that seemingly 90% of the people i know love to bathe their houses in . i have always been a fan of resin heavy scents , especially when they assume an otherworldly / not-of-nature quality , and this is a perfect example ,,,, despite the fact that basically all the notes listed are "organic" and typical for this type of scent , something about this pops of the page - simultaneously penetrating and understated , by no means a weak smell , its like everything listed as a note is baking in the oven and im in a living room wrapped in a wool blanket as smells waft from the kitchen . its not an archetypal am

I wanted to like this. I did, I really really tried to like this, but no. On me it's just yet another overpowering amber bomb with some spices that make it more headachey on me. Kind of made me feel nauseous till I scrubbed it off, but maybe that's just my skin tbf.

The herbal notes of Ambre Sultan give the resinous accords a vigour that shines like the sun. It's perfect - not too rich, not too sweet, just a golden amber with a herbaceous sparkle that takes you to a land of aridity, sand and the setting sun, where the scent of dust and subtle spice rolls in the wind. This isn't just a fragrance; it's art.

Medicinal and herbal/spicy in the opening. Peppery bay leaf and something more exotic and ancient. Like when you could have bought property or paid rent and taxes with a satchel of peppercorns. It is spicy and sweet and vanillic but not really gourmand. Very balsamic and resinous. Completely unisex. Really excited to layer this with something more resinous and possibly incense dominated. Bond 9 governors island maybe.

oh this is delicious i love you patchouli and vanilla

This one may not be for me. Blind buy at good price but, wow! This is way too sweet/vanilla! Smells like a bakery. I might wear it from time to time but not when I want people to remember me. I'll try again in the autumn.

Pas Se Soir is a fruity fragrance, now i’m actually pissed

Have you ever been in a bazar in Middle East where they sell spices? I love it because it reminds me of those crawded cozy semi-dark bazars. I love it because it smells like my childhood were spices had some special place in your kitchen, because we used to care more about cooking. I love it because it has eastern vibes to it. I love it because it reminds me of ancient stories of Zanzibar and its bazar. Yes, lots of spices, also beautiful vanilla, but I wear it. I wear it to travel in time, far back in time.

THIS one I’ve smelled before.. I Think it was a sample of MFK Grand Soir! I don’t have them next to eachother, but I’d bet these are VERY close! This is also how I’ve been assuming Pas Ce Soir would smell like. I don’t get any Florals here, I get resins, amber, benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood.. all the deep amber-like scents.. Absolutely beautiful, but definitely something that can be found other places. Idk what’s more expensive these days because I strictly shop resale, but it’s worth having this in your collection. It’s strong, bold & beautiful. I want to add, I want to find something like this but with that added jasmine from Fils de Joie. Or another one with added raspberry & plum. That would be fun.

I blind bought this, and without hesitation, it smells exactly like the cheap hair oil my Indian barber always tries to put on my hair after a haircut. I keep telling him not to use it because I can't stand the smell. To be fair, I can see why some people might find this fragrance interesting or even addictive. It definitely has character. But for me, the core scent is awful. I think the heavy herbal and culinary spice notes in this fragrance completely ruin it. Update: I owe this fragrance an apology. After wearing it several more times, my opinion changed completely. This is actually an excellent amber fragrance with outstanding performance, a refined and elegant character, and impressive longevity. I think it is particularly well suited to those over 35, as it has a mature and sophisticated style. I highly recommend giving it a proper chance before judging it—I certainly did.

I always liked Ambre Sultan. For a long time all I got was a simple amber, but done with gorgeous materials: mainly a dark vanilla with labdanum and a smidge of benzoin. It was good. I kept it for winter. Depending on time, temperature etc I would either get 1: a cozy toasted marshmallow smell. Or 2: a deep and mysterious roman crypt with light from burning torches dancing across the stone walls, but there is a gladiator hiding there, snacking on some marshmallows, with dried strawberry milk ice cream spilt on the floors. Then I discovered how gorgeous Ambre Sultan is in the heat of summer nights. In the warmth I would get black balsamic licorice nuances. After two years of living with it, i got more and more of the aromatic notes listed (which scared me in the beginning) The opening is where you can smell them, mostly a dusty but soothing Laurel. There is also a very sophisticated but sort of old fashioned musk in the base. I totally love this perfume both for freezing winter and sultry summer evenings. For leisure and dressed up aituations. I love the old palais logo editions the most, it wears like an extrait version of the one available now, which is superb too, it is just not as thick. Ambre Sultan comes with huge projection and great longevity no matter the season. It feels regal, sometimes it's an ancient potion, other times simply that cozy sweet you crave. Totally a steal at the prices you can get this for. Like so many before me, I will state, this is an Amber for life!

I am not sure how I feel about this. I enjoy the resin. However this is far more herbal than I was expecting

Some fragrances require you to commit to them and Ambre Sultan is definitely one of those. It is one of the references for amber in modern perfumery which is interesting in itself because it is in many ways a very old school style fragrance with a very traditional feel, blended in a quintessentially European style. The first thing you notice when you spray it is how deep and rich it is which is to be expected from an amber fragrance, but also how aromatic and dry greeny it is, which is not. I sprayed it yesterday and my partner raised an eyebrow and said "you smell like old school money". She's right. This is a complex and quite heavy scent that focuses on the relationship between a gorgeously rich amber note and a lineup of green herbs and some spices that are heavier and more stringent than you expect. You have bayleaf, basil, oregano, coriander and I think some cumin that smell like my kitchen but in a really nice way. It is uncompromising at first but the aromatics aren't medicinally difficult and this never feels synthetic. The amber is apparent in the head, heart and base of this fragrance and is very much a showcase of its sweetness and resinous texture. In the base it takes on this wonderfully hedonistic, quite indulgent feel with a generous double measure of vanillic benzoin, that seems almost to counterpoint the greener, slightly herbal Tuscan kitchen vibe opening. That sees Ambre Sultan go sweeter and richer in the drydown and I personally find that the most enjoyable part of wearing this. Deconstructing this fragrance by note sort of misses the point though. It is very much a vibe; this one is all about how it feels to wear it. You do need to be a confident sort of person to carry it off and it is most certainly not a casual wear, or indeed I would say a very regular reach. This is a special occasion thing for moments where you want refined but powerful individuality and in that sense is classically Serge Lutens and quintessentially Christopher Sheldrake. They do not really do daily wearers in any classic interpretation of that term anyway, and have made creative and delicate top end niche perfumery a bit of a hallmark. Ambre Sultan is most definitely that. As with all the others of this wonderful house that I own, I love smelling it from the bottle for absolutely no reason at all, almost as much as wearing it. Layering Suggestion: A base layer for Spiriteuse Double Vanilla by Guerlain. Trust me. It is one of my all time favourite layering combos. Three Word Summary: Resinous, Herby Amber Scent - 7/10 Drydown - 9/10 Sillage - 8/10 Bottle/packaging - 7/10 Performance - 8/10 39/50

Starts off incredibly strong, sort of like vicks vapor rub or a hospital. But the dry down is rather pleasant, and leaves behind a nice amber-vanilla! Unsure of how to rate this because of the stark contrast in scent profiles.

This smells 90% like Ck obsession for men but higher quality.

I really thought I'd like this, but it's waaay too sweet for me. I can't really smell anything beyond the dominant amber note. Someone else said here that it makes them feel like a prehistoric fly trapped in amber resin, and I'd fully agree with them! Plus points: great performance and sillage. Not sure if I'd call it a 'beast', but you definitely get a cloud of it around you Negatives: Far too sweet for me, made me feel a bit nauseous tbh.

Herbal resin amber with refined presence An amber that opens in a sharp souk register of bay, oregano, and dry resins before gathering into an amplified, tactile body of myrrh, patchouli, and incense. Sweetness and dryness remain carefully balanced at its core, while a restrained vanilla warmth emerges gradually in the later stages. A continuous herbal–resin line structures the composition from start to finish, setting it apart from sweeter oriental ambers. Rich without opulence, it leaves a velvety signature of warmth and refined sensuality.

@caleb847 It feels important to note that this fragrance was made a solid 20 years before O’Hira.

Pretty pleasant amber fragrance. Would be good for fall!

Resins, Amber, myrrh, and coriander. Smooth, resinous, warm, soft, slightly sweet, slightly spicey and comfortable. Has a good sillage and longevity. It's nearly 95% identical to Grand Soir, Stephen H. Lucas 777 - O Hira, and maybe even Overture as well, but I think I prefer this version due to the resinous factor. Edit: 2 comments above me mentioned that this was the first note composition of all the variants out there, making this the og bottle, thanks for letting me know.

Gorgeous scent but it seems to disappear on me after an hour.

i think one of the problems with this scent is the word Ambre since it can be interpreted as 1. Resinous 2. Vanilla / Coumarin / Tonka based 3. Ambergris For those expecting number 2, no. This is more no.1; resinous. This scent is totally against what's trending now so I am not surprised its getting polarising comments. To me, this is a complex, multi-layered balsamic amber that requires patience and an open mind. The opening is salty, medicinal, herbal and bitter. But sit with it for a while, and you will be rewarded with a gentle sweetness that will slowly win over your nose and heart. Sure it may smell dusty, ancient and old but so what? Most importantly, it smells Alive. I catch the bay leaf wafting around in the midst of the resins, and sometimes the sandalwood peeks out to say hi. It's a scent that feels like a discovery adventure every time I put it on. It doesn't shout "look at me" to the people around you, its more a personal companion that stays close and just be present for you. The perfect scent for those looking to disconnect from this crazy social media obsessed world and just slow down to enjoy one's own company.

Stuffy musty unwashed grandpa mixed with stale cooking spices

This is so praised by critics and is at the top tof amber tier lists. So it´s not surprising I had high expectations. I kind of imagined it to be like a more ambery Kenzo Elephant on steroids, probably because of the name I guess... But reality is underwhelming, sadly. I do read it´s been watered down so maybe all the critics praise the older formulation. On me this is mostly a very sweet, soft, dusty vanilla. Not even amber, just vanilla with a light mint (bay leaf probably), a tiny hint of cinnamon but not enough to make it fizzy, it's very flat; and if you sniff close and long enough, there are herbs there, angelica and oregano. I don't get any myrrh, shame. If this was marketed as a vanilla scent I would say, nice. But since it's supposed to be a fantastic amber, I am left wanting more. And they could dial down on the sweetness of it, and amp up the spiciness. The dry down reminds me very much of Parfum d'Empire Aziyade. I expected Ambre Sultan to make a statement but it sits close to skin.

It has quite a vintage vibe. There are much more modern, classic, and enjoyable options in this style. For me, it’s a no.

Thought I'd buy a decant of this before splurging on a bottle. Lucky I did. After 3 seperate wears the words that I have for this fragrance are: medicinal grandma's handbag.

What a lovely scent profile. It's enjoyable from beginning to end. If you LOVE amber, you are looking at the right bottle. It reminds me of Sospiro Deep Sea in the beginning (strong amber), but as you may know, Deep Sea goes in an entirely different direction with the marine notes. For the price online, this is a no-brainer and deserves the hype it gets. Lasts for a good 3 hours until it becomes a skin scent. (still very nice)

if you like this you should definitely check out francesca bianchi.. amber-spicy is her signature and all of her perfumes resemble this one. granted they're not as smooth balanced and pleasant as this sadly.

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Totally reminds me of Dior Tobacolor, no?