Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Marine

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 530 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,524 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Marine

Primera Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #57,748 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marine takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marine
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ambre Topkapi1/4

Marine3/4

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

MarinePrimera Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMarine

SillageMarine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

violet100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

lavender69%

iris61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and lavender

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LavenderGreen NotesSageMintBasil

Heart3 to 5 hours

VioletIrisSea NotesFreesiaRaspberryMimosa

Base6 or more hours

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCoumarinCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Violet, Amber and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Marine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,524

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#57,748

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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Marine by Primera Perfumes presents an aromatic aquatic profile that joins sharp garden herbs with cool ocean air and a soft floral core. The scent opens with a brisk combination of fresh mint, garden basil, sage, and clean lavender, backed by leafy green notes. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts …

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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 Marine?

Marine takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Marine is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Marine for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Marine?

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

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Marine?

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

Do Ambre Topkapi and Marine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Violet, Amber and Oakmoss.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Marine better for summer or winter?

Marine suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Marine?

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. Marine has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Sage and Mint, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Sea Notes and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Coumarin.