Ambre Topkapi vs Forever Wanted Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Forever Wanted Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Ambre TopkapiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Forever Wanted ElixirChoose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ambre Topkapi1/7
Forever Wanted Elixir6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Longevity
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Value for money
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Versatility
- Ambre Topkapi
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Forever Wanted Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ambre TopkapiMDCI ParfumsForever Wanted ElixirAzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 529 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.99/ 5 · 1,870 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
Category winnerForever Wanted ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
340 votes
54%Love
25%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
5%Hate
1,529 votes
Category winnerForever Wanted ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityForever Wanted Elixir
SillageForever Wanted Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForever Wanted ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
leather100%
fruity91%
sweet83%
aromatic74%
animalic65%
citrus56%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, aromatic and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme
Base
MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry
Top
RaspberryGreen MandarinBergamot
Heart
CardamomLavenderClary Sage
Base
LeatherWolfwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Leather and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring59
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,623
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews76
Overall rank#712
PerfumerClémentine Girard, Honorine Blanc, Sophie Labbé
Launched—
Reviews299
Category winnerForever Wanted ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbre 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…
Reviews →Azzaro Forever Wanted Elixir is a bold leather-forward fragrance designed for men who appreciate a mix of fruit and animalic grit. Featuring a sharp raspberry opening and a smooth, resinous dry-down, this 2025 release leans into autumn and winter wear. It is a confident, modern composition that bridges the gap between…
Reviews →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 Forever Wanted Elixir?
Forever Wanted Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Forever Wanted Elixir is rated 3.99/5 from 1,870 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Forever Wanted Elixir for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Forever Wanted Elixir?
Forever Wanted Elixir lasts longest (Forever Wanted Elixir 74/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Forever Wanted Elixir?
Forever Wanted Elixir projects furthest (Forever Wanted Elixir 62/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Topkapi and Forever Wanted Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Leather and Raspberry.
Is Ambre Topkapi or Forever Wanted Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Forever Wanted Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Forever Wanted Elixir?
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. Forever Wanted Elixir has top notes of Raspberry, Green Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Lavender and Clary Sage, a base of Leather, Wolfwood and Vetiver.
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