Ambre Topkapi vs On El
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Topkapi takes 5 of 7 categories.
Ambre TopkapiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
On ElChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Topkapi5/7
On El2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Topkapi
- Community sentiment
- Ambre Topkapi
- Longevity
- Ambre Topkapi
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Topkapi
- Value for money
- On El
- Versatility
- On El
- 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 ParfumsOn ElJesus Del PozoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 529 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
340 votes
21%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Topkapi
SillageAmbre Topkapi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOn ElBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme
Base
MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry
Top
AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base
OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Melon, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer95
Fall63
Winter5
Day100
Night27
Category winnerOn ElMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,633
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews76
Overall rank#19,081
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbre 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…
Reviews →On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…
Reviews →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 On El?
Ambre Topkapi takes 5 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or On El?
Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or On El?
Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Topkapi and On El smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Melon, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Ambre Topkapi or On El better for summer or winter?
For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and On El?
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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.
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