Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Error 407

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 532 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,447 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Error 407

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #53,676 WoodyPowdery

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.
Error 407
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ambre Topkapi3/4

Error 4071/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Error 407
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

Error 407The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value63

Category winnerError 407Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

woody100%

powdery92%

leather84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

Woodsy NotesSandalwoodGrapefruitBergamotVanillaSaffronOakmossJasmineLeatherVetiverVioletNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Violet. Durations are only published for Error 407, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,447

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#53,676

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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Error 407 by The Dua Brand pairs sweet sugar with smooth leather and dry woodsy notes, creating an inviting contrast that feels modern and approachable. The scent opens with a lively splash of bergamot and tart grapefruit, cushioned by green grass. As the bright citrus settles, warm nutmeg and delicate violet emerge 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 Error 407?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Error 407 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Error 407 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Error 407?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Error 407 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Error 407?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Error 407 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Error 407 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Error 407 better for summer or winter?

Error 407 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Error 407?

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. Error 407 features Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vanilla.