Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Mode

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 530 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,628 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Mode

Niche House

4.001 votes

Rank #65,593 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Ambre Topkapi2/2

Mode0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
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

ModeNiche House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

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

0%Love

100%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

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%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

GrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouliAmber

Base

JasmineVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Ginger and Jasmine. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

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#4,628

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#65,593

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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Mode by Niche House is a woody aromatic scent that leans heavily into citrus and spice. Launched in 2024, it centers on a bright opening of grapefruit and bergamot balanced by a warm sandalwood core. Designed for the modern man, it provides a versatile, masculine finish that works across seasons, making it a reliable …

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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 Mode?

Ambre Topkapi takes 2 of 2 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Mode is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mode for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Mode?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Mode 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Mode smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Ginger and Jasmine.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Mode better for summer or winter?

Mode suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Mode?

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. Mode has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Jasmine, Vetiver and Musk.