Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Goetze Gegenwart

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 570 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,188 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Goetze Gegenwart

Verduu

4.0541 votes

Rank #35,619 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Goetze Gegenwart takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Ambre Topkapi3/7

Goetze Gegenwart4/7

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

Goetze GegenwartVerduu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 39%Had 16%Want 44%

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartRating 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

34%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value57

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · 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

GingerCardamomBergamotCorianderTea

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegVioletLavenderBasilRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverLeatherSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Ginger. Durations are only published for Goetze Gegenwart, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer47

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night46

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,188

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#35,619

PerfumerMark Buxton

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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Verduu Goetze Gegenwart strips away traditional perfume clutter to deliver a crisp, urban profile centered on ginger, bergamot, and cedar. You smell the raw materials clearly from the first spray. Cardamom and black tea create an immediate brisk bite before cool violet leaf and cedar wood take over the mid-day wear. T…

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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 Goetze Gegenwart?

Goetze Gegenwart takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Goetze Gegenwart is rated 4.05/5 from 41 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Goetze Gegenwart for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Goetze Gegenwart?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Goetze Gegenwart 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Goetze Gegenwart?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Goetze Gegenwart 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Goetze Gegenwart smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Ginger.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Goetze Gegenwart better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Goetze Gegenwart?

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. Goetze Gegenwart has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Basil, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar.