Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Histoire D'Amour 2

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 629 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,552 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Histoire D'Amour 2

Aubusson

3.56100 votes

Rank #6,931 OzonicAquatic

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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Histoire D'Amour 2
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi4/7

Histoire D'Amour 23/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: Ambre Topkapi
Longevity: Histoire D'Amour 2
Sillage & projection: Histoire D'Amour 2
Value for money: Histoire D'Amour 2
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

Histoire D'Amour 2Aubusson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.56/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 54%

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiRating 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

12%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

36%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityHistoire D'Amour 2

SillageHistoire D'Amour 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value82

Category winnerHistoire D'Amour 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

fruity83%

lavender74%

white floral65%

sweet56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity, lavender and sweet

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

Notes

WatermelonLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lily-of-the-Valley 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 season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night10

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,552

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#6,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

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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Histoire D'Amour 2 by Aubusson presents a crisp, ozonic opening defined by dominant watermelon and raspberry notes. This floral fruity composition offers a light, airy feel that settles quickly on the skin. It serves as a straightforward option for those seeking a refreshing, water-based scent profile for casual dayti…

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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 Histoire D'Amour 2?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Histoire D'Amour 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 100 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Histoire D'Amour 2 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Histoire D'Amour 2?

Histoire D'Amour 2 lasts longest (Histoire D'Amour 2 79/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Histoire D'Amour 2?

Histoire D'Amour 2 projects furthest (Histoire D'Amour 2 70/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Histoire D'Amour 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, lavender and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Histoire D'Amour 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Histoire D'Amour 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. Histoire D'Amour 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Histoire D'Amour 2?

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. Histoire D'Amour 2 features Watermelon, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry.