Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Obsession Night for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,709 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,525 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Obsession Night for Men

Calvin Klein

3.751,180 votes

Rank #34,879 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Obsession Night for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ambre Topkapi5/7

Obsession Night for Men2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: Ambre Topkapi
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Obsession Night for Men
Versatility: Obsession Night for Men
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

Obsession Night for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 1,180 votes

Have 53%Had 31%Want 16%

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiRating 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

22%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,180 votes

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value66

Category winnerObsession Night for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PearCardamomArtemisiaGrapefruit

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegMusk

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Nutmeg, Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Obsession Night for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer32

Fall100

Winter90

Day36

Night100

Category winnerObsession Night for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,525

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#34,879

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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Obsession Night for Men by Calvin Klein takes a much cooler, fruitier path than the heavy original from the 1980s. It opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy sliced pear and zesty grapefruit, sharpened by aromatic artemisia and cool cardamom spice. As the bright fruit settles, a warm core of nutmeg and clean musk em…

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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 Obsession Night for Men?

Ambre Topkapi takes 5 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Obsession Night for Men is rated 3.75/5 from 1,180 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Obsession Night for Men for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Obsession Night for Men?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Obsession Night for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Obsession Night for Men?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Obsession Night for Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Obsession Night for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Obsession Night for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsession Night for Men is the stronger pick. Obsession Night for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Obsession Night for Men?

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. Obsession Night for Men has top notes of Pear, Cardamom, Artemisia and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg and Musk, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Vetiver.