Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Navigo Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 654 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,628 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Navigo Homme

JAFRA

4.06125 votes

Rank #12,775 CitrusAromatic

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.
Navigo Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Ambre Topkapi4/7

Navigo Homme3/7

Ratings & consensus: Navigo Homme
Community sentiment: Navigo Homme
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Navigo Homme
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

Navigo HommeJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 68%Had 27%Want 5%

Category winnerNavigo HommeRating 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

26%Love

60%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerNavigo HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value87

Category winnerNavigo HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match33%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

Top

LemonBergamotHerbal NotesCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Violet 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,628

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#12,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Navigo Homme by JAFRA delivers a crisp, citrus-forward profile anchored by herbal and woody notes. Launched in 2013, this aromatic scent provides a clean, refreshing experience for men who prefer light, daily-wear fragrances. It works well in warm spring weather or humid summer days, offering a classic, unassuming fee…

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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 Navigo Homme?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Navigo Homme is rated 4.06/5 from 125 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Navigo Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Navigo Homme?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Navigo Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Navigo Homme?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Navigo Homme 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Navigo Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Navigo Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Navigo Homme?

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. Navigo Homme has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Herbal Notes and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Cedar and Musk.