Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan is an eau de parfum for women who seek a resinous and amber character with vanilla and patchouli. It belongs to the distinctive Collection Noire line and comes in a 50 ml volume.

Fragrance and Composition

The fragrance is built on a trio of main notes comprising amber, vanilla and patchouli. Its broader composition also includes resin, bay leaf, myrrh, benzoin, sandalwood, coriander, oregano, angelica and myrtle.

• Concentration: Eau de Parfum.
• Year of launch: 1993.
• Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake.
• The inspiration was a piece of amber resin that Serge Lutens acquired during a visit to the markets of Marrakech and kept in a thuya wood box.

Application

Apply the fragrance directly to pulse points. Serge Lutens notes that his fragrances can be applied with a finger or a spray; this version is equipped with a spray. After application, wait a few minutes to allow the composition to develop.

The spray allows for direct application, after which the fragrance simply needs a few minutes to unfold.

Packaging

• Volume: 50 ml.
• The packaging is fitted with a spray.
• Line: Collection Noire.
• The bottle features a minimalist, straightforward and angular design.

The packaging combines a 50 ml volume with a spray and the distinctive aesthetic of the Collection Noire line.

About the Brand

Serge Lutens's collaboration with Shiseido began in 1980. In 1992, Les Salons du Palais Royal Shiseido were opened and Serge Lutens began devoting himself fully to perfume creation. The independent brand Parfums Beauté Serge Lutens was established in 2000 with the backing of the Shiseido group and later adopted the name Serge Lutens. In 2007, Serge Lutens was awarded the rank of Commander of the French Order of Arts and Letters.

Ambre Sultan builds on the perfume work of Serge Lutens and his long-standing collaboration with Shiseido.