Epices Sultanes Comptoir Sud Pacifique

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2013

At a glance

Is Epices Sultanes Comptoir Sud Pacifique worth trying?

Epices Sultanes by Comptoir Sud Pacifique is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
rose, oud, warm spicy with Dried Fruits, Bergamot, Rose

The first impression

Epices Sultanes by Comptoir Sud Pacifique is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Epices Sultanes was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Violaine Collas. Top notes are Dried Fruits and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Saffron and Geranium; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli.

What shapes the scent

rose 100%
oud 85%
warm spicy 70%
woody 60%
fruity 50%
powdery 40%
fresh spicy 35%
sweet 30%
amber 25%
vanilla 20%

The perfumer behind it

Violaine Collas

Violaine Collas

Violaine Collas has created fragrances for several brands, including BDK Parfums' Crème De Cuir and Pas Ce Soir, as well as BORNTOSTANDOUT®'s Black Mango. She also composed scents for Comptoir Sud Pacifique, such as Epices Sultanes and Jasmin Poudre. Her portfolio showcases a talent for blending gourmand, floral, and spicy notes into sophisticated, wearable creations.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Dried Fruits Dried Fruits
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Rose Rose
Saffron Saffron
Geranium Geranium

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Amber Amber
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Vanilla Vanilla
Musk Musk
Patchouli Patchouli

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Epices Sultanes Comptoir Sud Pacifique

Essence

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, much like this fragrance's opulent blend of dried fruits and oud. Saffron and rose suggest a mystical precision, while vanilla and amber reveal the warmth beneath their calculated exterior. This is a potion for those who see magic in the mundane.

Style & Aesthetic

They drape themselves in rich textures-velvet blazers, silk scarves dyed with pomegranate stains. Their jewelry is ornate but never gaudy, like the fragrance's balance of spice and sweetness. Every detail feels curated, a testament to their belief that beauty is an equation waiting to be solved.

Philosophy & Values

They trust the unseen-the slow alchemy of time, the hidden patterns in chaos. The oud and patchouli base speaks to their reverence for depth, while bergamot's brightness hints at their playful side. They value patience but know when to ignite the crucible.

Relationships

Their connections are intense but selective, like the scent's potent sillage. They attract admirers who crave their transformative energy but may struggle with their occasional emotional remoteness. Love, to them, is a reaction to be studied as much as felt.

Lifestyle

Their home is a laboratory of curiosities-dried roses pressed in books, vials of exotic spices. Evenings are spent blending teas or composing letters with ink scented like Epices Sultanes itself. They find ritual in the act of creation.

Shadow

Their obsession with transformation can border on manipulation. The fragrance's animalic musk, if unbalanced, becomes domineering-a reminder that not all elements can or should be controlled.

Conclusion

Epices Sultanes is the Alchemist's manifesto: a reminder that even the most volatile elements can harmonize into gold.