De Profundis vs Ambre Sultan

De Profundis is a highly beloved discontinued Serge Lutens fragrance with a devoted following in the r/fragrance community. While universally praised by those who own it as a top-tier scent, the main challenge is its scarcity and inflated secondary market prices, with authenticity concerns for potential buyers. The fragrance is considered a prized item among serious collectors.

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.