Mandragore Pourpre vs Ambre Sultan

The community consensus is that the original Mandragore has been discontinued, disappointing loyal users. While Mandragore Pourpre is positioned as a successor featuring star anise and patchouli notes, it appears to be a reformulation rather than a direct replacement, leaving fans uncertain about whether the new version will satisfy those who loved the original.

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.