Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Layale AlShooq

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 529 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,546 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Layale AlShooq

Majid Muzaffar Iterji

—0 votes

Rank #81,066 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Layale AlShooq takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Layale AlShooq
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ambre Topkapi1/4

Layale AlShooq3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Layale AlShooq
Sillage & projection: Layale AlShooq
Value for money: Layale AlShooq
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

Layale AlShooqMajid Muzaffar Iterji

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityLayale AlShooq

SillageLayale AlShooq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLayale AlShooqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

woody100%

white floral92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BasilRaspberryLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

LilyOrange BlossomLavender

Base8 to 12 hours

MuskSandalwoodBrazilian RosewoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Musk, Amber and Brazilian Rosewood. Durations are only published for Layale AlShooq, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,546

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#81,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Layale AlShooq by Majid Muzaffar Iterji is an oriental fougere that balances sharp herbal freshness with deep, creamy woods. The fragrance opens with a lively trio of aromatic basil, tart lemon, and sweet raspberry. This crisp, fruity start quickly softens as a heart of orange blossom, clean lavender, and lily introdu…

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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 lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Layale AlShooq?

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

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Layale AlShooq?

Layale AlShooq projects furthest (Layale AlShooq 88/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Layale AlShooq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Musk, Amber and Brazilian Rosewood.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Layale AlShooq better for summer or winter?

Layale AlShooq suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Layale AlShooq?

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. Layale AlShooq has top notes of Basil, Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Lily, Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Brazilian Rosewood and Amber.