Epices Sultanes by Comptoir Sud Pacifique bottle
Comptoir Sud Pacifique

Epices Sultanes

3.7/5 · 88 votes Unisex 2013
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Longevity3.6/5
Sillage3.6/5
Day68
Night96
Winter100
Fall92
Spring48
Summer28
Our take

Epices Sultanes opens with a heavy, candied dried fruit note that feels sticky and sun-warmed. The saffron arrives quickly, lending a metallic, slightly medicinal edge to the sweetness. Rose sits in the background, more of a powdery texture than a fresh flower. The vanilla here is dense and dark, swirling through the resinous amber without brightening it.

Oud provides a damp, woody foundation that anchors the brighter spices. Sandalwood smooths the rough edges of the patchouli, creating a creamy, slightly dirty floor for the composition. It feels like a fragrance built for heavy wool coats and dimly lit, wood-paneled rooms where the air is already warm. The musk adds a clean, skin-like softness that keeps the heavier elements from becoming completely suffocating.

This is a scent for someone who enjoys the opulence of traditional oriental perfumery and does not mind a fragrance that makes a statement upon entry. It suits evening gatherings in the cooler months, fitting perfectly into a setting where a glass of mulled wine is within reach. Wear it when the sky is dark and the air requires a scent with this much weight and golden color.

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