Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Mandarina Duck Man

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 719 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,387 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarina Duck Man

Mandarina Duck

3.97190 votes

Rank #15,940 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Mandarina Duck Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi4/7

Mandarina Duck Man3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mandarina Duck Man
Community sentiment: Mandarina Duck Man
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Mandarina Duck Man
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 Parfums

Mandarina Duck ManMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 30%Had 44%Want 26%

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManRating 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

23%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

190 votes

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

fruity80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

sweet50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangePeachGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCarawayNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Nutmeg and Musk. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night35

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,387

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#15,940

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Mandarina Duck Man opens with a bright flash of zesty blood orange and tart grapefruit. It hits the air with an energetic, sunny spark. Soon, a juicy peach note softens the citrus bite into something sweeter and surprisingly smooth. The initial alcohol rush dissipates within two minutes, revealing an aromatic heart of…

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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 Mandarina Duck Man?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Mandarina Duck Man is rated 3.97/5 from 190 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Mandarina Duck Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Mandarina Duck Man?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Mandarina Duck Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Mandarina Duck Man?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Mandarina Duck Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Mandarina Duck Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Mandarina Duck Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. Mandarina Duck Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Mandarina Duck 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. Mandarina Duck Man has top notes of Blood Orange, Peach and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Caraway and Nutmeg, a base of Musk and Vetiver.