Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Only The Brave Street

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 781 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,528 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Only The Brave Street

Diesel

3.79252 votes

Rank #34,637 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Only The Brave Street
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi5/7

Only The Brave Street2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: Ambre Topkapi
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Only The Brave Street
Versatility: Only The Brave Street
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

Only The Brave StreetDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 58%Had 21%Want 21%

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

23%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

252 votes

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value70

Category winnerOnly The Brave StreetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BasilAppleBergamotThyme

Heart2 to 3 hours

LicoriceCardamomHedione

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaVetiverAmberwoodCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Thyme and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Street, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer51

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night90

Category winnerOnly The Brave StreetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men87

Unisex8

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,528

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#34,637

PerfumerNelly Hachem-Ruiz

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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Only The Brave Street by Diesel offers a fresh, aromatic twist on urban woody fragrances for men. It opens with a crisp crunch of tart apple and bright bergamot, shaded by herbal green accents of basil and thyme. As the initial freshness settles, an unexpected heart of bittersweet licorice and warm cardamom introduces…

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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 Only The Brave Street?

Ambre Topkapi takes 5 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Only The Brave Street is rated 3.79/5 from 252 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Only The Brave Street for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Only The Brave Street?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Only The Brave Street 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Only The Brave Street?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Only The Brave Street 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Only The Brave Street smell similar?

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

Is Ambre Topkapi or Only The Brave Street better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Only The Brave Street is the stronger pick. Only The Brave Street suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Only The Brave Street?

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. Only The Brave Street has top notes of Basil, Apple, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Licorice, Cardamom and Hedione, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Amberwood and Cedar.