The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Christopher Sheldrake. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Coriander
- Bay Leaf
- Myrtle
Heart notes
the soul- Amber
- Benzoin
- Labdanum
Base notes
the trail- Vanilla
- Patchouli
- Sandalwood
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Warm resin, honeyed glow.
Textures
- — Beeswax
- — Honeyed resin
- — Warm wool
- — Cold stone
- — Resin tear
- — Smoked silk
Materials
Labdanum · Benzoin · Brass · Frankincense · Limestone · Brushed pewter
Atmosphere
The room
A fire in a panelled room, snow outside
Weather
The air
Cold dry afternoon, 4°C
Interior Design
Camel velvet warmth
Camel velvet sofa, oak panelling, fire lit
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Vienna, café Sperl in December
Also at home in Prague, Saint Petersburg, Rome.
Literary Match
Towles — Gentleman in Moscow
The Night Watchman — Erdrich · A Gentleman in Moscow — Towles
In one line
Serge Lutens
Ambre Sultan — warm resin, honeyed glow.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
Verified Retailers
Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Ambre Sultan from skin to room.
