Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum vs Sultan The Conqueror Eau de Parfum

Songe d'un Bois d'Ete

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2012	Year	2024
££££	Price Tier	£

Sultan The Conqueror

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum

Thierry Wasser's cumin-and-saffron animalic woody for the now-discontinued Les Deserts d'Orient trilogy. A challenging, sweat-spiced leather-myrrh composition called 'the soul of fragrance' by collectors and 'a Komodo dragon' by detractors.

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Our Verdict - Sultan The Conqueror Eau de Parfum

This one's a divisive beast, a murky blend that some absolutely adore for its sweet, woody oud, while others find it a messy, unrefined approximation of other popular heavyweights. Expect strong takes, both good and bad.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	0%
Floral	9%	1%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	8%	5%
Sweet	8%	10%
Warm	37%	38%
Woody	17%	26%
Earthy	23%	23%
Animalic	19%	21%
Fresh	10%	5%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Songe d'un Bois d'Ete EdP

Sultan The Conqueror EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cardamom 35% vs 27%

Only in Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum

Bay Leaf 41% Neroli 24%

Only in Sultan The Conqueror Eau de Parfum

Cumin 28% Cinnamon 25% Clary Sage 20%

Shared Notes

Cedar 23% vs 29%

Only in Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum

Saffron 32% Cumin 27% Jasmine 17%

Only in Sultan The Conqueror Eau de Parfum

Leather 38% Incense 32%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 22% vs 17%

Oud 19% vs 28%

Only in Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum

Leather 30% Myrrh 28%

Only in Sultan The Conqueror Eau de Parfum

Labdanum 20% Amber 18% Guaiac Wood 16%

Accords

Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum Sultan The Conqueror Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

93%

62%

Amber

100%

63%

Woody

89%

66%

Oud

82%

Leather

67%

Smoky

65%

61%

Fresh Spicy

61%

Aromatic

54%

Animalic

60%

48%

Balsamic

54%

49%

Patchouli

44%

Metallic

Warm Spicy shared

100%

93%

Amber shared

62%

100%

Woody shared

63%

89%

Oud shared

66%

82%

Leather

67%

Smoky

65%

Fresh Spicy shared

61%

Aromatic shared

61%

54%

Animalic

60%

Balsamic shared

48%

54%

Patchouli

49%

Metallic

44%

Performance

Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum Sultan The Conqueror Eau de Parfum

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Room-filling

Projection

Moderate

Potent

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Fragrantica voters split 100% winter, 96.9% fall - the dense cumin-leather-myrrh composition is firmly cold-weather. Heat amplifies the cumin and animalic facets in ways most wearers find intolerable - summer is the weakest fit at 19%.

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

Night-coded at 98.3% of voters - the dense, animalic, spice-soaked profile is firmly evening wear. Office is a non-starter (the cumin will offend); casual fit is weak; formal evenings and special occasions where statement projection is welcome are the natural setting.

Sultan The Conqueror Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its strong projection and above average longevity with prominent amber, woody, and smoky accords, this scent is far too dominant for an office setting. It's best suited for evening wear and special occasions like dates or formal events where its character can truly shine.