Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs CK One Chinese New Year Edition

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 607 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,524 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

CK One Chinese New Year Edition

Calvin Klein

3.8378 votes

Rank #31,865 CitrusPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
CK One Chinese New Year Edition
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi3/7

CK One Chinese New Year Edition3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: CK One Chinese New Year Edition
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: CK One Chinese New Year Edition
Versatility: CK One Chinese New Year Edition
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 One Chinese New Year EditionCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

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

19%Love

56%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerCK One Chinese New Year EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value66

Category winnerCK One Chinese New Year EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

tropical77%

sweet69%

violet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and sweet

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotPineappleCardamomPapaya

Heart2 to 3 hours

Green TeaVioletWhite RoseNutmeg

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Violet. Durations are only published for CK One Chinese New Year Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall51

Winter21

Day100

Night26

Category winnerCK One Chinese New Year EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men5

Unisex84

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,524

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#31,865

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…

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CK One Chinese New Year Edition by Calvin Klein brings a bright, crisp splash of citrus and juicy fruit to everyday wear. The opening bursts with sunny bergamot, sweet pineapple, and lush papaya, sharpened by a pinch of aromatic cardamom. As the initial juiciness settles, a refreshing heart of green tea, delicate whit…

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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 Chinese New Year Edition?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; CK One Chinese New Year Edition is rated 3.83/5 from 78 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose CK One Chinese New Year Edition for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or CK One Chinese New Year Edition?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, CK One Chinese New Year Edition 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or CK One Chinese New Year Edition?

Projection is very close: Ambre Topkapi 59/100, CK One Chinese New Year Edition 59/100 for sillage.

Do Ambre Topkapi and CK One Chinese New Year Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is Ambre Topkapi or CK One Chinese New Year Edition better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and CK One Chinese New Year Edition?

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 Chinese New Year Edition has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Cardamom and Papaya, heart notes of Green Tea, Violet, White Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Musk and Amber.