Question 1

What's the difference between Fir Balsam and Ambre Sultan?

Accepted Answer

Fir Balsam is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Franck Boclet (2015) dominated by Amber accords. Ambre Sultan is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (1993) leaning on Amber accords. They share 7 accords: Amber, Woody, Vanilla, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Fir Balsam or Ambre Sultan?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fir Balsam scores 3.77/5 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 Fir Balsam and Ambre Sultan smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Ambre Sultan: Ambre Sultan est un parfum clivant avec un caractère ambré épicé et audacieux qui plaît aux amateurs de niche cherchant des options sans vanille.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Fir Balsam 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 Fir Balsam vs Ambre Sultan?

Accepted Answer

Fir Balsam scores highest for all seasons wear; Ambre Sultan scores highest for winter wear. Fir Balsam leans daytime, Ambre Sultan leans evening.

Fir Balsam vs Ambre Sultan

Résumé de la comparaison

Uniques à Fir Balsam (9)

Accords communs (7)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Ambre Sultan

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Attribut	Fir Balsam	Ambre Sultan
Marque	Franck Boclet	Serge Lutens
Année	2015	1993
Évaluation	3.77	4.18
Concentration	—	—
Genre	masculine	feminine
Total des notes	9	0