Ambre Topkapi vs Malbec Icon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories.
Ambre TopkapiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Malbec IconChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Ambre Topkapi4/7
Malbec Icon3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Malbec Icon
- Community sentiment
- Malbec Icon
- Longevity
- Ambre Topkapi
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Topkapi
- Value for money
- Malbec Icon
- Versatility
- Ambre Topkapi
- 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 ParfumsMalbec IconO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 529 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.06/ 5 · 319 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
Category winnerMalbec IconRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
340 votes
39%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate
319 votes
Category winnerMalbec IconMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Topkapi
SillageAmbre Topkapi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMalbec IconBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic
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
Top
Black PepperCardamomBergamotThymeLemon
Heart
LavenderNutmegCedar Leaves
Base
CedarPatchouliBirchVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Thyme. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring99
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost 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#28,639
PerfumerAlexis Grugeon
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Malbec Icon by O Boticário is a crisp, woody chypre built around vibrant spices and clean forest woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper, zesty lemon, and herbal thyme that immediately wakes up the senses. As it warms on the skin, smooth cedar leaves, aromatic lavender, and warm nutmeg cr…
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 Malbec Icon?
Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Malbec Icon is rated 4.06/5 from 319 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Malbec Icon for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Malbec Icon?
They last about the same: Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Malbec Icon 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Malbec Icon?
Projection is very close: Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Malbec Icon 58/100 for sillage.
Do Ambre Topkapi and Malbec Icon smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Thyme.
Is Ambre Topkapi or Malbec Icon better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Icon is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Malbec Icon?
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. Malbec Icon has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Cedar Leaves, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Birch and Vetiver.
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