Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Cardamome

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 545 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,623 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Cardamome

Adopt Parfums

4.1916 votes

Rank #35,062 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardamome takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cardamome
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi1/5

Cardamome3/5

Ratings & consensus: Cardamome
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Cardamome
Value for money: Cardamome
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

CardamomeAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 47%Had 19%Want 34%

Category winnerCardamomeRating 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

25%Love

69%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCardamome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value78

Category winnerCardamomeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

cinnamon60%

powdery50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy 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

CardamomBergamotTangerine

Heart

NutmegCinnamon

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Musk and Amber. 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–

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men82

Unisex9

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,623

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#35,062

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

Reviews →

Cardamome by Adopt Parfums is a fragrance for men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Cardamom, Bergamot and Tangerine; middle notes are Nutmeg and Cinnamon; base notes are Amber and Musk.

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 Cardamome?

Cardamome takes 3 of 5 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Cardamome is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cardamome for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Cardamome?

They last about the same: Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Cardamome 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Cardamome?

Cardamome projects furthest (Cardamome 79/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Cardamome smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Musk and Amber.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Cardamome better for summer or winter?

Cardamome suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Cardamome?

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. Cardamome has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Amber and Musk.