Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Beril

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 677 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,552 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Beril

Unique'e Luxury

4.24148 votes

Rank #8,338 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Beril takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Beril
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi2/7

Beril5/7

Ratings & consensus: Beril
Community sentiment: Beril
Longevity: Beril
Sillage & projection: Beril
Value for money: Beril
Versatility: Ambre Topkapi
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

BerilUnique'e Luxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerBerilRating 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

57%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

148 votes

Category winnerBerilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBeril

SillageBeril

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBerilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

rose92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top20-40 mins

Mandarin OrangePink PepperLemonCorianderCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseThymeNutmegJasmineCinnamon

Base8-12+ hrs

MuskPatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Jasmine, Thyme and Musk. Durations are only published for Beril, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day100

Night82

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men34

Unisex55

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,552

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#8,338

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Unique'e Luxury Beril hits the air with a tart blast of juicy mandarin orange, crushed pink pepper, and tart lemon zest. It does not whisper. Within ten minutes, that initial sharp citrus bite softens into an aromatic floral core of fresh garden rose, dried thyme, and warm nutmeg. Turkish perfumer Hüseyin Erdoğmuş con…

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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 Beril?

Beril takes 5 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Beril is rated 4.24/5 from 148 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Beril for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Beril?

Beril lasts longest (Beril 82/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Beril?

Beril projects furthest (Beril 74/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Beril smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Jasmine, Thyme and Musk.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Beril better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Beril is the stronger pick. Beril suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Beril?

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. Beril has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Thyme, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.