Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Cedre Noble

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 623 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,214 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Cedre Noble

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.6494 votes

Rank #16,238 WoodySmoky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Cedre Noble
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ambre Topkapi4/7

Cedre Noble3/7

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

Cedre NobleChabaud Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiRating 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

20%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageCedre Noble

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value52

Category winnerCedre NobleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

woody100%

smoky83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match25%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

Top15-30 mins

WormwoodBlack PepperLavenderHerbal Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine needlesCardamomRed ThymeNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

SmokeCedarWoody NotesSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Wormwood and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Cedre Noble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring53

Summer23

Fall100

Winter63

Day92

Night100

Category winnerCedre NobleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men69

Unisex29

Women2

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,214

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#16,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

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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Cedre Noble from Chabaud Maison de Parfum strips away the sweet polish typical of modern wood scents to present something raw and untamed. It opens with an unmistakable surge of bitter wormwood, cracked black pepper, and sharp French lavender. Within ten minutes, that initial herbal shock yields to crisp green pine ne…

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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 Cedre Noble?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Cedre Noble is rated 3.64/5 from 94 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Cedre Noble for a woody and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Cedre Noble?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Cedre Noble 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Cedre Noble?

Cedre Noble projects furthest (Cedre Noble 62/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Cedre Noble smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Wormwood and Nutmeg.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Cedre Noble better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Cedre Noble is the stronger pick. Cedre Noble suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Cedre Noble?

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. Cedre Noble has top notes of Wormwood, Black Pepper, Lavender and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Pine needles, Cardamom, Red Thyme and Nutmeg, a base of Smoke, Cedar, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.