Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 534 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,633 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,318 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 3 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Ambre Topkapi3/3

Man0/3

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

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity

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

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pineapple, Bergamot and Melon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,633

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#25,318

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

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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Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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 is better, Ambre Topkapi or Man?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 3 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Man?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Man?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pineapple, Bergamot and Melon.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Man?

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. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.