Question 1

What's the difference between Jardin du Nil and Ambre Sultan?

Accepted Answer

Jardin du Nil is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier (1988) dominated by Rose accords. Ambre Sultan is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (1993) leaning on Amber accords. They share 3 accords: Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Jardin du Nil or Ambre Sultan?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Jardin du Nil scores 4.02/5 vs Ambre Sultan at 4.18/5. Ambre Sultan's standout strength: Unique spicy amber profile with coriander and pepper notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Jardin du Nil and Ambre Sultan smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Ambre Sultan: Ambre Sultan is a divisive fragrance with a bold, spicy amber character that appeals to niche fragrance enthusiasts seeking non-vanilla options.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Jardin du Nil or Ambre Sultan?

Accepted Answer

Ambre Sultan: Long-lasting performance and good projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Jardin du Nil vs Ambre Sultan?

Accepted Answer

Jardin du Nil scores highest for spring wear; Ambre Sultan scores highest for winter wear. Jardin du Nil leans daytime, Ambre Sultan leans evening.

Jardin du Nil vs Ambre Sultan

Comparison Summary

Unique to Jardin du Nil (8)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Jardin du Nil	Ambre Sultan
Brand	Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier	Serge Lutens
Year	1988	1993
Rating	4.02	4.18
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	8	0