Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Endurance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 537 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,633 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Endurance

Ted Baker

3.888 votes

Rank #47,777 WoodyWarm Spicy

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.
Endurance
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Ambre Topkapi3/4

Endurance1/4

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

EnduranceTed Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 30%Had 22%Want 48%

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

38%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value63

Category winnerEnduranceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and 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

Top

GingerBergamotOrange

Heart

Juniper BerriesCinnamonLavender

Base

SandalwoodCedarMuskPatchouliOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#4,633

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#47,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Ted Baker Endurance is a classic Woody Spicy fragrance that brings a refreshing, clean brightness to everyday wear. It starts with a sharp kick of ginger and citrus before settling into a warm, grounded base of cedar and oakmoss. Perfect for casual office environments, this scent offers an easy, reliable freshness tha…

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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 Endurance?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Endurance is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Endurance for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Endurance?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Endurance 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Endurance?

Projection is very close: Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Endurance 58/100 for sillage.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Endurance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Ginger and Musk.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Endurance better for summer or winter?

Endurance suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Endurance?

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. Endurance has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Cinnamon and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.