Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Erolfa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,709 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,632 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Erolfa

Creed

4.112,180 votes

Rank #27,928 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Erolfa
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi5/7

Erolfa2/7

Ratings & consensus: Erolfa
Community sentiment: Erolfa
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Ambre Topkapi
Versatility: Ambre Topkapi
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

ErolfaCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 2,180 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerErolfaRating 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

45%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

2,180 votes

Category winnerErolfaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value24

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · 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

Top20-30 mins

LimeBergamotMelonGreen NotesLemonVioletCaraway

Heart2-4 hrs

Herbal NotesPine TreeGingerPepperJasmineCyclamenNutmeg Flower

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisMuskSandalwoodOakmossCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Melon, Ginger and Violet. Durations are only published for Erolfa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night24

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,632

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#27,928

PerfumerOlivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon

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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Creed Erolfa opens with an immediate burst of tart lime, bright bergamot, and juicy honeydew melon, evoking the sensation of cool ocean air on a sunny morning. As the sharp citrus settle, green herbal notes and pine needles emerge to give the scent a brisk, natural coastal feel. The base settles into Creed's signature…

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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 Erolfa?

Ambre Topkapi takes 5 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Erolfa is rated 4.11/5 from 2,180 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Erolfa for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Erolfa?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Erolfa 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Erolfa?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Erolfa 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Erolfa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Melon, Ginger and Violet.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Erolfa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. Erolfa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Erolfa?

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. Erolfa has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Melon and Green Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Pine Tree, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.