Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs CK One Collector Bottle 2008

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 563 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,524 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

CK One Collector Bottle 2008

Calvin Klein

3.8834 votes

Rank #49,825 Fresh SpicyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CK One Collector Bottle 2008 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
CK One Collector Bottle 2008
Choose it for a fresh spicy and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi3/7

CK One Collector Bottle 20084/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: CK One Collector Bottle 2008
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: CK One Collector Bottle 2008
Value for money: CK One Collector Bottle 2008
Versatility: CK One Collector Bottle 2008
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 Collector Bottle 2008Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

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

18%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerCK One Collector Bottle 2008Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageCK One Collector Bottle 2008

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCK One Collector Bottle 2008Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

tropical69%

musky61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotCardamomPineapplePapaya

Heart2 to 3 hours

TeaNutmegJasmineViolet

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Violet. Durations are only published for CK One Collector Bottle 2008, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer100

Fall55

Winter18

Day100

Night50

Category winnerCK One Collector Bottle 2008Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,524

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#49,825

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

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 Collector Bottle 2008 by Calvin Klein offers an energetic citrus and tropical profile built on the familiar backbone of an everyday staple. The opening bursts with bright bergamot alongside sweet pineapple and papaya, sharpened by a cool touch of cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, a clean tea note eme…

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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 Collector Bottle 2008?

CK One Collector Bottle 2008 takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; CK One Collector Bottle 2008 is rated 3.88/5 from 34 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 Collector Bottle 2008 for a fresh spicy and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or CK One Collector Bottle 2008?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, CK One Collector Bottle 2008 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or CK One Collector Bottle 2008?

Projection is very close: CK One Collector Bottle 2008 60/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100 for sillage.

Do Ambre Topkapi and CK One Collector Bottle 2008 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is Ambre Topkapi or CK One Collector Bottle 2008 better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Collector Bottle 2008 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. CK One Collector Bottle 2008 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and CK One Collector Bottle 2008?

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 Collector Bottle 2008 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Pineapple and Papaya, heart notes of Tea, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk and Amber.