Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Kagari For Him

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 586 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,632 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Kagari For Him

Annayake

3.7557 votes

Rank #11,554 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kagari For Him takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Kagari For Him
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ambre Topkapi2/5

Kagari For Him3/5

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kagari For Him
Sillage & projection: Kagari For Him
Value for money: Kagari For Him
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

Kagari For HimAnnayake

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

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

26%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityKagari For Him

SillageKagari For Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKagari For HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

violet84%

powdery77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · 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

Top

VioletCarawayNutmegPepper

Heart

OpoponaxLeatherVetiverRose

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Violet and Leather. 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–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men69

Unisex23

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,632

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#11,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

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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Kagari For Him is a spicy amber leather fragrance with a leafy violet lift and a warm opoponax, nutmeg core. It opens peppery and crisp, then settles into balsamic sweetness, dry leather, vetiver, and soft vanilla. It suits someone who likes polished designer scents with a slightly niche edge. Sample first if caraway,…

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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 Kagari For Him?

Kagari For Him takes 3 of 5 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Kagari For Him is rated 3.75/5 from 57 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Kagari For Him for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Kagari For Him?

They last about the same: Kagari For Him 73/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Kagari For Him?

Kagari For Him projects furthest (Kagari For Him 65/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Kagari For Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Violet and Leather.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Kagari For Him better for summer or winter?

Kagari For Him suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Kagari For Him?

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. Kagari For Him has top notes of Violet, Caraway, Nutmeg and Pepper, heart notes of Opoponax, Leather, Vetiver and Rose, a base of Vanilla.