What's the difference between Café Rose and Ambre Sultan?+
Café Rose is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2012) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. Ambre Sultan is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (1993) leaning on Amber accords. They share 4 accords: Warm Spicy, Woody, Amber, Balsamic.
Which is better, Café Rose or Ambre Sultan?+
By community rating, Café Rose scores 4.05/5 vs Ambre Sultan at 4.18/5. On r/fragrance, Café Rose sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Ambre Sultan is 6.2/10 (mixed). Café Rose's standout strength: Interesting rose fragrance option. 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.
Do Café Rose and Ambre Sultan smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Café Rose: Café Rose by Tom Ford appears in the community as a relatively niche option with minimal specific discussion. Ambre Sultan: Ambre Sultan is a divisive fragrance with a bold, spicy amber character that appeals to niche fragrance enthusiasts seeking non-vanilla options.
Which lasts longer, Café Rose or Ambre Sultan?+
Café Rose: Insufficient consensus on performance and longevity Ambre Sultan: Long-lasting performance and good projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Café Rose vs Ambre Sultan?+
Café Rose scores highest for fall wear; Ambre Sultan scores highest for winter wear. Café Rose leans evening, Ambre Sultan leans evening.
