Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Fluo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 582 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,632 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Fluo

Tezenis

4.0053 votes

Rank #37,895 Fresh SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Ambre Topkapi4/7

Fluo3/7

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

FluoTezenis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 32%Had 54%Want 14%

Category winnerFluoRating 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

25%Love

58%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerFluoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value80

Category winnerFluoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

musky92%

citrus84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

lavender61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender

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

GrapefruitTeaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Heart

White PepperLavenderJasmine

Base

MuskPalisander RosewoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Jasmine 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–

Spring47

Summer100

Fall21

Winter21

Day100

Night9

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,632

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#37,895

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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Fluo by Tezenis is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Fluo was launched in 2013. Top notes are Grapefruit, Tea and Ambrette (Musk Mallow); middle notes are White Pepper, Lavender and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Palisander Rosewood and Amber. It opens with Grapefruit, Tea. The heart moves into White Pep…

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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 Fluo?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Fluo is rated 4.00/5 from 53 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Fluo for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Fluo?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Fluo 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Fluo?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Fluo 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Fluo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Fluo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Fluo?

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. Fluo has top notes of Grapefruit, Tea and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of White Pepper, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Palisander Rosewood and Amber.