Ambre Topkapi vs Graffiti
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories.
Ambre TopkapiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
GraffitiChoose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Topkapi4/7
Graffiti3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Topkapi
- Community sentiment
- Graffiti
- Longevity
- Ambre Topkapi
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Topkapi
- Value for money
- Graffiti
- Versatility
- Graffiti
- 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 ParfumsGraffitiRoberto CapucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 529 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.94/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 52%Had 18%Want 30%
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
340 votes
40%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerGraffitiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Topkapi
SillageAmbre Topkapi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGraffitiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
green92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
aldehydic69%
tropical61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and fresh
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
Green NotesAldehydesWild StrawberryPapayaAppleGreen TeaPineappleMelon
Heart
VioletNutmegJasmineRose
Base
OakmossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Melon, Nutmeg and Violet. 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–
Spring100
Summer86
Fall86
Winter14
Day100
Night42
Category winnerGraffitiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,633
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews76
Overall rank#21,928
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher 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 →Graffiti by Roberto Capucci is a vintage chypre that captures the spirit of 1963. It opens with a bright burst of aldehydes, apple, and wild strawberry, eventually settling into a grounded base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is an ideal pick for collectors of mid-century florals who enjoy a sophisticated, green-leaning …
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 Graffiti?
Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Graffiti is rated 3.94/5 from 58 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Graffiti for a fruity and green character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Graffiti?
Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Graffiti 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Graffiti?
Projection is very close: Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Graffiti 57/100 for sillage.
Do Ambre Topkapi and Graffiti smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Melon, Nutmeg and Violet.
Is Ambre Topkapi or Graffiti better for summer or winter?
For summer, Graffiti is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. Graffiti suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Graffiti?
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. Graffiti has top notes of Green Notes, Aldehydes, Wild Strawberry and Papaya, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Patchouli.
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