Ambre Topkapi vs Black Cavalier XI
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Ambre TopkapiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Black Cavalier XIChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ambre Topkapi2/4
Black Cavalier XI2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Cavalier XI
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Topkapi
- Value for money
- Black Cavalier XI
- 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 ParfumsBlack Cavalier XILe Bonheur PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 529 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
340 votes
67%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Cavalier XI
SillageAmbre Topkapi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack Cavalier XIBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme
Base
MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry
Top1 to 2 hours
Orange OilBergamotSaffronMintCardamom
Heart2 to 4 hours
Red ThymeWormwoodLavenderCinnamon
Base5 to 8 hours
Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaOakmossAmberCedarwood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Wormwood and Amber. Durations are only published for Black Cavalier XI, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring63
Summer50
Fall75
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,524
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews76
Overall rank#33,829
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbre 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…
Reviews →Black Cavalier XI by Le Bonheur Perfumes is an oriental fougere fragrance for men launched in 2024. The opening combines bright orange oil and bergamot with refreshing mint, warm cardamom, and bittersweet saffron. As the initial citrus crispness settles, an herbal heart of red thyme, wormwood, and clean lavender emerg…
Reviews →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 Black Cavalier XI?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Black Cavalier XI is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Black Cavalier XI for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Black Cavalier XI?
Black Cavalier XI lasts longest (Black Cavalier XI 76/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Black Cavalier XI?
Projection is very close: Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Black Cavalier XI 58/100 for sillage.
Do Ambre Topkapi and Black Cavalier XI smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Wormwood and Amber.
Is Ambre Topkapi or Black Cavalier XI better for summer or winter?
Black Cavalier XI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Black Cavalier XI?
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. Black Cavalier XI has top notes of Orange Oil, Bergamot, Saffron and Mint, heart notes of Red Thyme, Wormwood, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Oakmoss.
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