Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Emulsione Libera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 547 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,632 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Emulsione Libera

Peccato Originale

3.8318 votes

Rank #43,499 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Emulsione Libera
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi3/5

Emulsione Libera2/5

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

Emulsione LiberaPeccato Originale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%

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

28%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageEmulsione Libera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value38

Category winnerEmulsione LiberaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

green84%

mossy77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and fresh

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

Green TeaMandarin OrangePineapplePapaya

Heart

CardamomJasmineNutmegViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Nutmeg, Violet and Jasmine. 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

Summer67

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,632

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#43,499

PerfumerSilvia Monti

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Emulsione Libera opens with juicy mandarin, pineapple and papaya, but it does not stay tropical for long. Green tea, cardamom and violet pull it into a greener, lightly spicy floral direction, then oakmoss and sandalwood give it a soft, earthy finish. It suits someone who likes fresh scents with texture rather than a …

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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 Emulsione Libera?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 5 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Emulsione Libera is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Emulsione Libera for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Emulsione Libera?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Emulsione Libera 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Emulsione Libera?

Projection is very close: Emulsione Libera 60/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100 for sillage.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Emulsione Libera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Nutmeg, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Emulsione Libera better for summer or winter?

Emulsione Libera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Emulsione Libera?

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. Emulsione Libera has top notes of Green Tea, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Papaya, heart notes of Cardamom, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Violet, a base of Oakmoss and Sandalwood.