Jeanne Arthes 2016 EDP

F £ Favourite

Sultane L'Eau Fatale

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Jeanne Arthes Sultane L'Eau Fatale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Sultane L'Eau Fatale opens with Cinnamon and Cumin, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Benzoin. Jeanne Arthes's Sultane L'Eau Fatale carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Don't let the price tag or blue bottle fool you, this is a creamy, spicy sandalwood dream that punches way above its weight. A hidden gem that's divisive on cumin, but a big love for most.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Sultane L'Eau Fatale Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cinnamon60%
Cumin40%
Heartas listed
Ylang-Ylang61%
Jasmine39%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood39%
Benzoin38%
Cedar22%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

ScentArt

ScentArt Gallery What is ScentArt?

Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and warm, sensual character make it ideal for dates and evening events. While not overly formal, its woody depth allows it to comfortably fit into more dressed-up occasions. It's too rich and comforting for sport or a busy office.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with an intriguing, warm spice blend of cinnamon and a touch of cumin, which quickly mellows into a rich, creamy heart. Here, exotic ylang-ylang and delicate jasmine intertwine to create an almost coconut-like smoothness. The dry down is a comforting embrace of woody notes, with prominent cedar and sandalwood, softened by balsamic benzoin, leaving a warm, sophisticated trail.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once: the blends worth trying, how each one scores and where to spray See what layers well

Complement

Two people, two scents: what sits well beside it when you each wear your own See what pairs well

Where to buy

Prices for the United States ·

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.