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Sultan Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle Sultan Vetiver EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2013 Year 2011
££ Price Tier £
Italian Tertiary Eau de Parfum bottle Italian Tertiary EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sultan Vetiver EDP
Sultan Vetiver is pure Marmite: you'll either adore its intense, earthy, almost dirty vetiver heart, or recoil from what some call musty, mouldy, or even 'toilet freshener'. This isn't a safe blind buy, so sample before committing to its unapologetic character.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Italian Tertiary EDP
A budget run at Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense, Italian Tertiary lands the smoky myrrh-and-amber core with cardamom warmth, though it wears flatter and closer to the skin than the rich, nocturnal original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sultan Vetiver EDP
Italian Tertiary EDP

Notes

Accords

Sultan Vetiver Italian Tertiary
100%
Aromatic
50%
56%
Amber
90%
84%
Woody
70%
73%
Earthy
72%
Citrus
63%
Anis
Sweet
60%
57%
Leather
52%
Green
Smoky
45%
Aromatic shared
100%
50%
Amber shared
56%
90%
Woody shared
84%
70%
73%
72%
63%
60%
57%
52%
45%

Performance

Sultan Vetiver Italian Tertiary
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sultan Vetiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its beast-mode performance and strong, distinctive vetiver character, Sultan Vetiver is too intense for most office settings. It excels in formal environments where its luxurious and bold nature can command attention without overwhelming, but is still versatile enough for casual wear if applied sparingly.

Italian Tertiary

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The smoky myrrh, amber and vanilla core is built for cold weather, glowing best in autumn and winter evenings rather than warm daytime heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its dark, sensual warmth suits dates, formal nights out and cosy evenings far more than the office or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sultan Vetiver EDP
Italian Tertiary EDP
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