Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Cardamomo & Gengibre

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 926 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,129 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Cardamomo & Gengibre

Granado

4.27397 votes

Rank #8,038 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardamomo & Gengibre takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cardamomo & Gengibre
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Ambre Topkapi3/7

Cardamomo & Gengibre4/7

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

Cardamomo & GengibreGranado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 397 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerCardamomo & GengibreRating 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

51%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

397 votes

Category winnerCardamomo & GengibreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value77

Category winnerCardamomo & GengibreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

fresh53%

woody42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and fresh

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

LavenderBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

GingerCardamom

Base

CedarAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger. 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–

Spring88

Summer100

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCardamomo & GengibreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men15

Unisex77

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,129

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#8,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

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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Granado Cardamomo & Gengibre opens with a sharp spray of cold bergamot, zesty grapefruit, and freshly sliced raw ginger. The initial blast delivers an immediate cooling sensation, cutting through humid morning heat with a crisp citrus kick that instantly wakes up the senses. As the sharp citrus sparkle settles down, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Topkapi or Cardamomo & Gengibre?

Cardamomo & Gengibre takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Cardamomo & Gengibre is rated 4.27/5 from 397 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cardamomo & Gengibre for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Cardamomo & Gengibre?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Cardamomo & Gengibre 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Cardamomo & Gengibre?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Cardamomo & Gengibre 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Cardamomo & Gengibre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Cardamomo & Gengibre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cardamomo & Gengibre is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Cardamomo & Gengibre?

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. Cardamomo & Gengibre has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ginger and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.