Ambre Topkapi vs Lavender
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Ambre TopkapiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
LavenderChoose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ambre Topkapi2/4
Lavender2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ambre Topkapi
- Sillage & projection
- Lavender
- Value for money
- Lavender
- 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 ParfumsLavenderParfumaneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 529 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
340 votes
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Topkapi
SillageLavender
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLavenderBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
lavender88%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy65%
woody53%
citrus42%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender
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
Top15-30 mins
Cardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderBergamotCedar
Base5-7 hrs
VetiverCaraway
InformationalShared notesLavender and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Lavender, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#31,496
PerfumerBekir Kantarcı
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Parfumane Lavender offers a fresh, herbal wake-up call centered on aromatic French lavender and warm green cardamom. The opening delivers a zesty spark of bergamot that quickly softens into dry cedar wood, giving the fragrance a clean, barbershop-fresh atmosphere without feeling dated. Earthy vetiver and subtle carawa…
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 Lavender?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Lavender is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lavender for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Lavender?
Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Lavender 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Lavender?
Lavender projects furthest (Lavender 63/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Topkapi and Lavender smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender and Bergamot.
Is Ambre Topkapi or Lavender better for summer or winter?
Lavender suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Lavender?
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. Lavender has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Cedar, a base of Vetiver and Caraway.
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