Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Elixir Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 561 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,623 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Elixir Man

Mahogany

4.1932 votes

Rank #32,359 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir Man takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Elixir Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ambre Topkapi1/7

Elixir Man6/7

Ratings & consensus: Elixir Man
Community sentiment: Elixir Man
Longevity: Elixir Man
Sillage & projection: Elixir Man
Value for money: Elixir Man
Versatility: Elixir Man
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

Elixir ManMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerElixir ManRating 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

50%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerElixir ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityElixir Man

SillageElixir Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value49

Category winnerElixir ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender

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

PomeloGingerCardamom

Heart

LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum

Base

PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Nutmeg, Ginger and Musk. 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–

Spring79

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Category winnerElixir ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,623

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#32,359

PerfumerRoland Theil

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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Mahogany Elixir Man opens with a sharp burst of pomelo and ginger, settling into a spicy heart of cardamom and lavender. Warm amber, vetiver, and patchouli ground the base, creating a classic fougere structure. It is designed for men seeking a clean, office-friendly aroma that feels modern yet familiar.

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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 Elixir Man?

Elixir Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Elixir Man?

Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Elixir Man?

Elixir Man projects furthest (Elixir Man 63/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Elixir Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nutmeg, Ginger and Musk.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Elixir Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir Man is the stronger pick. Elixir Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Elixir Man?

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. Elixir Man has top notes of Pomelo, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, elemi and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Oakmoss.