Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan: released in 1993, amber, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan dupe we found is Molinard Ambre Eau de Parfum — 87% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molinard Ambre Eau de Parfum | 87% | about $30* (−75%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber | 86% | about $50* (−58%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Molinard Ambre Lumiere | 85% | about $35* (−71%) | 9h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Franck Boclet Amber | 85% | about $50* (−58%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Parfums Genty Explore All That is Around You | 80% | about $20 (−83%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Evokes the resinous, balsamic warmth of Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan, leaning into a softer, resin-heavy dry-down.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and vanilla accords with Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 479 community ratings.
Brings a rich, spicy amber character closely aligned with the herbal-resin depths of Ambre Sultan.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 371 community ratings.
Shares a similar aromatic and spicy amber profile reminiscent of Ambre Sultan, though with a brighter, sunnier opening.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 347 community ratings.
Offers a heavy dose of warm spices and balsamic resin in the same aromatic family as Ambre Sultan.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and vanilla accords with Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 257 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option capturing a similar spicy resinous aura to Ambre Sultan at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 522 community ratings.
Parfums Genty Explore All That is Around You, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan.
Molinard Ambre Lumiere, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan.
Molinard Ambre Eau de Parfum, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan itself sells from $86.79 (45 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Molinard Ambre Eau de Parfum saves you about $130 a year against Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Molinard Ambre Lumiere (8.5h) — 1 of 5.
Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.