Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Just Free

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 545 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,633 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Just Free

Luciano Soprani

4.3116 votes

Rank #33,713 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Just Free
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi2/5

Just Free2/5

Ratings & consensus: Just Free
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Just Free
Versatility: Not scored
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

Just FreeLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 35%Had 26%Want 39%

Category winnerJust FreeRating 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

56%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value83

Category winnerJust FreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and fresh

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

Sicilian LemonCalabrian bergamotApplePineappleMelon

Heart

NeroliLavenderRoseViolet

Base

AmberPatchouliEbony WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pineapple, Bergamot and Melon. 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–

Spring40

Summer100

Fall60

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,633

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#33,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Just Free by Luciano Soprani is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances bright citrus with darker, grounding woods. Launched in 2004, it opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bergamot, leading into a herbal heart and a persistent base of ebony and vetiver. It works well for casual daily wear during the warmer…

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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 Just Free?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Just Free is rated 4.31/5 from 16 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Just Free for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Just Free?

They last about the same: Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Just Free 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Just Free?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Just Free 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Just Free smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pineapple, Bergamot and Melon.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Just Free better for summer or winter?

Just Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Just Free?

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. Just Free has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Neroli, Lavender, Rose and Violet, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Ebony Wood and Vetiver.