Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs CK One

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 21,339 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,524 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

CK One

Calvin Klein

3.8220,810 votes

Rank #28,251 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 6 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.
CK One
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi6/7

CK One1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: Ambre Topkapi
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: CK One
Versatility: Ambre Topkapi
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

CK OneCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 20,810 votes

Have 48%Had 43%Want 9%

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

22%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

20,810 votes

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value71

Category winnerCK OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin OrangePineappleCardamomPapaya

Heart1 to 2 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletRoseNutmegFreesiaOrris Root

Base2 to 4 hours

Green AccordMuskCedarGreen TeaSandalwoodOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for CK One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring74

Summer100

Fall21

Winter13

Day100

Night15

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men26

Unisex68

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,524

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#28,251

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

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 →

Calvin Klein CK One is an iconic citrus aromatic fragrance built around effortless everyday freshness. It opens with an energizing splash of tart lemon, bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by subtle hints of pineapple and green notes. As the bright initial burst softens, a clean floral heart of lily-of-the-v…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Topkapi or CK One?

Ambre Topkapi takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; CK One is rated 3.82/5 from 20,810 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose CK One for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or CK One?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, CK One 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or CK One?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, CK One 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and CK One smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Ambre Topkapi or CK One better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. CK One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and CK One?

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. CK One has top notes of Lemon, Green Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Green Accord, Musk, Cedar and Green Tea.