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Which Should You Buy?
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.
This one's a proper chameleon: fresh, spicy, and woody like a brisk walk in a pine forest, yet it dries down to a surprisingly warm, sweet caress. It's properly divisive amongst wearers on the masculine-feminine axis, truly making it a 'your skin but better' scent. A perfect everyday reach, if you can find it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 10% |
| Floral | 3% | 10% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 9% | 7% |
| Sweet | 16% | 6% |
| Warm | 21% | 20% |
| Woody | 34% | 34% |
| Earthy | 2% | 11% |
| Animalic | 10% | 13% |
| Fresh | 18% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile, coupled with moderate longevity and intimate sillage reported by many wearers, makes it an excellent choice for office and casual wear. While some find it sexy for dates, its subtlety might not make it stand out for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Juniper, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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