Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Legacy Round 5 EDP

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 531 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,354 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Legacy Round 5 EDP

Muhammad Ali

4.502 votes

Rank #50,317 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Legacy Round 5 EDP
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ambre Topkapi3/4

Legacy Round 5 EDP1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Legacy Round 5 EDP
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

Legacy Round 5 EDPMuhammad Ali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 61%Had 0%Want 39%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLegacy Round 5 EDPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

woody100%

floral92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

HawthornSandalwoodVioletBergamotLavenderNutmegCedarLeatherTonka BeanAmberPatchouliVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Violet. Durations are only published for Legacy Round 5 EDP, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Work 30%Casual 28%Date 27%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,354

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#50,317

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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Legacy Round 5 EDP by Muhammad Ali delivers an assertive, retro-leaning blend of crisp bergamot, powdery violet, and smoky leather. The initial spray hits with a sharp alcoholic burst before revealing spicy nutmeg and dry cedarwood shavings. It feels rugged yet clean. Earthy vetiver and warm tonka bean anchor the base…

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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 Legacy Round 5 EDP?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Legacy Round 5 EDP is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Legacy Round 5 EDP for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Legacy Round 5 EDP?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Legacy Round 5 EDP 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Legacy Round 5 EDP?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Legacy Round 5 EDP 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Legacy Round 5 EDP smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Legacy Round 5 EDP better for summer or winter?

Legacy Round 5 EDP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Legacy Round 5 EDP?

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. Legacy Round 5 EDP features Hawthorn, Sandalwood, Violet, Bergamot and Lavender.