Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs /L

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 636 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,632 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Nasengold

3.70107 votes

Rank #7,764 AromaticSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

/L 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.
/L
Choose it for a aromatic and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi2/5

/L3/5

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: /L
Sillage & projection: /L
Value for money: /L
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

/LNasengold

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 40%Had 32%Want 28%

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

30%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity/L

Sillage/L

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value63

Category winner/LBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

smoky92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

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

elemiBergamotMandarin OrangeGingerCardamomThyme

Heart

VioletMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomOrris Root

Base

SmokeOlibanumSuedeVetiverSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ginger, Lily-of-the-Valley 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 season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men10

Unisex70

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,632

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#7,764

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews52

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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Nasengold /L reads as an aromatic, smoky citrus with a dry woody base and a soft powdery edge. The opening looks bright and spicy on paper, then settles into incense, suede, vetiver and sandalwood, giving it a textured, slightly smoky finish. It appears best suited to someone who likes unisex scents with freshness up …

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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 /L?

/L takes 3 of 5 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; /L is rated 3.70/5 from 107 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose /L for a aromatic and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or /L?

/L lasts longest (/L 75/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or /L?

/L projects furthest (/L 63/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and /L smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet.

Is Ambre Topkapi or /L better for summer or winter?

/L suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and /L?

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. /L has top notes of elemi, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Smoke, Olibanum, Suede and Vetiver.