Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Excentrique pour Homme

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 544 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,158 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Excentrique pour Homme

Paolo Gigli

4.5315 votes

Rank #36,629 FreshWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Excentrique pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi2/5

Excentrique pour Homme2/5

Ratings & consensus: Excentrique pour Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Excentrique pour Homme
Value for money: Ambre Topkapi
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

Excentrique pour HommePaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

Category winnerExcentrique pour HommeRating 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

53%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageExcentrique pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

fresh100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both fresh and fruity

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

Top20-35 mins

LilacGrapefruitAfrican Orange FlowerRoseAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

MelonPassionfruitCardamomTea

Base6-9+ hrs

Ebony WoodSandalwoodPatchouliMossWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Melon, Tea and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Excentrique pour Homme, 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

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 22%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,158

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#36,629

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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Paolo Gigli Excentrique pour Homme delivers an unusual clash of bright Mediterranean sunshine and dense woods. It starts fast. A sharp spritz of Amalfi lemon and crisp grapefruit collides with sweet lilac petals. You get immediate freshness. Soon, juicy passionfruit and sweet melon soften the initial citrus sting. Coo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Topkapi or Excentrique pour Homme?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Excentrique pour Homme is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Excentrique pour Homme for a fresh and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Excentrique pour Homme?

They last about the same: Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Excentrique pour Homme 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Excentrique pour Homme?

Excentrique pour Homme projects furthest (Excentrique pour Homme 81/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Excentrique pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Melon, Tea and Patchouli.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Excentrique pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Excentrique pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Excentrique pour Homme?

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. Excentrique pour Homme has top notes of Lilac, Grapefruit, African Orange Flower and Rose, heart notes of Melon, Passionfruit, Cardamom and Tea, a base of Ebony Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Moss.