Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Aram

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 530 ratings analysed

1 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,626 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Aram

Raydan

3.001 votes

Rank #72,488 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 1 of 1 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Aram
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character.

Ambre Topkapi1/1

Aram0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre Topkapi

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Ambre TopkapiMDCI Parfums

AramRaydan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

340 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme

Base

MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry

Top

GrapefruitBergamotOrangeBlack currant leaf

Heart

PineappleJasmineVioletMelonRose

Base

PatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Melon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,626

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#72,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Topkapi is fresher, greener and more aromatic than its name suggests. Wearers often describe a clean lavender and grapefruit opening, with pineapple folded in smoothly rather than pushed forward, then a spicy woody base that feels polished and quietly masculine. It suits someone who likes refined fougere style f…

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Aram by Raydan is a versatile floral fruity fragrance that balances bright citrus notes with a soft woody base. It opens with a punch of grapefruit and bergamot before transitioning into a pineapple and jasmine heart. This scent works well for casual daily wear during warmer spring and summer days, offering a refreshi…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Topkapi or Aram?

Ambre Topkapi takes 1 of 1 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Aram is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Aram for a citrus and fruity character.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Aram smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Melon.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Aram?

Ambre Topkapi has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Jasmine and Thyme, a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss and Tea. Aram has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Black currant leaf, heart notes of Pineapple, Jasmine, Violet and Melon, a base of Patchouli and Cedar.