Starwalker
| Edp | Concentration | Other |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sultan
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one is a divisive crowd-pleaser; people either absolutely love its unique bamboo freshness or find it oddly synthetic and weak. Most acknowledge its lovely, clean scent profile, but many lament its shocking lack of performance.
Sultan is the Arabian cheapie everyone's banging on about, but the performance is a real mixed bag. Some reckon it's a beast, others say it fades faster than a shy bloke's attempt at flirting. If you get a good batch, it's a fresh, woody winner that punches way above its price point.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 19% | 12% |
| Floral | 3% | 3% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 14% | 9% |
| Sweet | 13% | 16% |
| Warm | 18% | 21% |
| Woody | 28% | 34% |
| Earthy | 5% | 2% |
| Animalic | 10% | 10% |
| Fresh | 22% | 18% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for office and gym wear, even if oversprayed. The poor longevity and sillage mean it's best for casual settings or intimate dates where closeness can compensate for its weak projection.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile, coupled with often light projection for some batches, makes it suitable for casual wear, office settings (if applied lightly), and even sport. The woody and spicy elements, however, keep it from being a top choice for very formal occasions. Its affordability also makes it a popular choice for 'workhorse' and everyday use.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Citrus, Fresh Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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