Amber Paste vs Ambre Sultan

Amber Paste by Kuumba Made is deeply beloved by its community, with devoted wearers who have worn it for decades and consider it irreplaceable. While the discontinuation caused significant distress, the fragrance is returning in a limited reformulated release, which has reinvigorated community enthusiasm and relief.

Ambre Sultan is a divisive fragrance with a bold, spicy amber character that appeals to niche fragrance enthusiasts seeking non-vanilla options. However, its prominent spice accords and savory qualities are polarizing, with some finding them poorly blended or unpleasant, and it often loses out in direct comparisons to alternatives like L'Air du Desert Marocain.