Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs DUA Cologne 154

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 529 ratings analysed

1 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,227 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

DUA Cologne 154

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #73,552 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 1 of 1 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
DUA Cologne 154
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character.

Ambre Topkapi1/1

DUA Cologne 1540/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

DUA Cologne 154The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both 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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPatchouliBergamotLavenderVanillaVetiverNutmegBasilMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for DUA Cologne 154, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Not enough votes yet

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,227

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#73,552

PerfumerNot listed

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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DUA Cologne 154 hits the skin with a sharp, brisk burst of bitter grapefruit and zesty bergamot. Within minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an earthy, herbaceous heart of garden basil, clean lavender, and cracked nutmeg. It smells crisp, tailored, and unmistakably classic. The base settles into smoky vetiver…

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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.

Do Ambre Topkapi and DUA Cologne 154 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Nutmeg.

Is Ambre Topkapi or DUA Cologne 154 better for summer or winter?

DUA Cologne 154 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and DUA Cologne 154?

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. DUA Cologne 154 features Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Patchouli, Bergamot and Lavender.