Is Alexandria UK Sultane a dupe of Parfums de Marly Haltane?
Haltane EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sultane EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Haltane
- Sultane
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive take on wearable oud, Haltane is either a masterful blend of sweet woodiness or an overpriced, rubbery disappointment. Love it or hate it, its strong presence demands attention.
Sultane rides the same clary sage, lavender and saffron-praline arc as Parfums de Marly Haltane, closing on oud and cedar. It's a fair likeness of the opening but trades Haltane's smoky leather-patchouli depth and famous longevity for a simpler, thinner drydown that fades noticeably sooner.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Saffron
50%
vs
60%
Praline
50%
vs
40%
Bergamot
33%
vs
26%
Lavender
33%
vs
34%
Clary Sage
33%
vs
38%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for a close-quarters office environment, but perfect for dates and evening events where its rich, luxurious trail can be appreciated. While some find it wearable for casual cool weather, its opulent character truly shines in dressed-up or formal settings.
Seasons
Community season votes for Parfums de Marly Haltane, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Parfums de Marly Haltane, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Lavender, Saffron
Adds cedar and oud
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