Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Cyprus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 534 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,633 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Cyprus

Atelier Segall & Barutti

5.005 votes

Rank #40,875 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cyprus
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi3/4

Cyprus1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Cyprus
Versatility: Not scored
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

CyprusAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCyprusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

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

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

Mandarin OrangeSicilian BergamotLitchiWhite TeaMateLemonadeCypressRaspberry

Heart

MacadamiaPitangaDatesSpicesSuedeAromatic NotesCloveRose Water

Base

BarleyWoodsy NotesJava vetiver oilCedarNutmegOakmossSinfonideVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Oakmoss and Raspberry. 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–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,633

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#40,875

PerfumerTzivia Segall

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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Cyprus by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian bergamot, mandarin orange, and tart lemonade, backed by a herbal edge of thyme and evergreen cypress. As the bright citrus top diffuses, the scent shifts into a dense heart of dried dates, Brazilian pitanga, and warm spices, anchored by soft suede…

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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 Cyprus?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Cyprus is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cyprus for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Cyprus?

They last about the same: Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Cyprus 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Cyprus?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Cyprus 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Cyprus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Oakmoss and Raspberry.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Cyprus better for summer or winter?

Cyprus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Cyprus?

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. Cyprus has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Bergamot, Litchi and White Tea, heart notes of Macadamia, Pitanga, Dates and Spices, a base of Barley, Woodsy Notes, Java vetiver oil and Cedar.