Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Le Concerto

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 536 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,448 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Le Concerto

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.577 votes

Rank #49,395 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Concerto takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Le Concerto
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Ambre Topkapi1/4

Le Concerto3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Concerto
Sillage & projection: Le Concerto
Value for money: Le Concerto
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

Le ConcertoClaude Marsal Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 32%

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

71%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityLe Concerto

SillageLe Concerto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLe ConcertoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

amber92%

cinnamon84%

vanilla77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

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

Top20 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitPeppermint

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseCinnamonVanilla

Base4 to 8+ hours

LeatherAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Amber, Oakmoss and Leather. Durations are only published for Le Concerto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,448

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#49,395

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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Le Concerto by Claude Marsal Parfums delivers a vibrant, layered scent that bridges brisk freshness and rich warmth. It opens with a sharp burst of crisp grapefruit and cooling peppermint, creating an energetic, aromatic start. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a sweeter, spicier core of v…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Topkapi or Le Concerto?

Le Concerto takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Le Concerto is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Le Concerto for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Le Concerto?

Le Concerto lasts longest (Le Concerto 80/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Le Concerto?

Le Concerto projects furthest (Le Concerto 69/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Le Concerto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amber, Oakmoss and Leather.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Le Concerto better for summer or winter?

Le Concerto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Le Concerto?

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. Le Concerto has top notes of Grapefruit and Peppermint, heart notes of Rose, Cinnamon and Vanilla, a base of Leather, Amber and Oakmoss.