Ambre Topkapi vs Black Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Gold takes 7 of 7 categories.
Ambre TopkapiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Black GoldChoose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ambre Topkapi0/7
Black Gold7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Gold
- Community sentiment
- Black Gold
- Longevity
- Black Gold
- Sillage & projection
- Black Gold
- Value for money
- Black Gold
- Versatility
- Black Gold
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Gold
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ambre TopkapiMDCI ParfumsBlack GoldManceraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 529 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.10/ 5 · 1,679 votes
Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%
Category winnerBlack GoldRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
340 votes
46%Love
31%Like
12%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
1,679 votes
Category winnerBlack GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Gold
SillageBlack Gold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack GoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
lavender100%
fresh spicy99%
woody97%
aromatic88%
powdery85%
violet79%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderCinnamonNutmegCitrusesAgarwood (Oud)
Heart3 to 4 hours
VioletJasminePatchouli LeafSea NotesRose
Base6 to 8 hours
LeatherWoody NotesWhite MuskAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesLavender, Nutmeg, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Black Gold, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring88
Summer44
Fall100
Winter87
Day100
Night99
Category winnerBlack GoldMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,628
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews76
Overall rank#1,411
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched2017
Reviews203
Category winnerBlack GoldHigher 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 Gold by Mancera is a leather fragrance for men that blends classic aromatic grooming with rich warmth. Released in 2017 and composed by Pierre Montale, it leads with sharp citruses, fresh lavender, nutmeg, and warm cinnamon over a hint of agarwood. As it develops, powdery violet, rose, and patchouli leaf add a c…
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 Gold?
Black Gold takes 7 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Black Gold is rated 4.10/5 from 1,679 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Black Gold for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Black Gold?
Black Gold lasts longest (Black Gold 76/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Black Gold?
Black Gold projects furthest (Black Gold 67/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Topkapi and Black Gold smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nutmeg, Violet and Jasmine.
Is Ambre Topkapi or Black Gold better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Gold is the stronger pick. Black Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Black Gold?
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 Gold has top notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Patchouli Leaf and Sea Notes, a base of Leather, Woody Notes, White Musk and Amber.
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