Serge Lutens
Ambre Sultan
What Ambre Sultan smells like
Camphorous bay and dry resinous amber evoking the storied silence of ancient trade routes, for the grounded sage.
Feels like
Golden hour light filtering through dust motes in an ancient bazaar · The scent of dried herbs and resins emanating from a lacquered cedar chest · Warm, spiced tea sweetened with rare honey, served in a desert tent · A dry gust of wind carrying the faint musk of horses and distant spices · The rich, chewy aroma of Indian sweets alongside camphorous patchouli · Resinous benzoin and myrrh drying on sun-warmed skin
Mood: Decadent, Adventurous, Mysterious, Warm, Contemplative
Where to wear it: Ancient spice market, Desert tent at dusk, Opulent private study, Candlelit lounge
Main accords
amber, aromatic, fresh-spicy, balsamic, warm-spicy, woody