Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Peony Jardin

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 536 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,276 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Peony Jardin

Deraah Private

4.717 votes

Rank #34,489 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Peony Jardin takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Peony Jardin
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi1/4

Peony Jardin3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Peony Jardin
Sillage & projection: Peony Jardin
Value for money: Peony Jardin
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

Peony JardinDeraah Private

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 67%Had 11%Want 22%

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

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityPeony Jardin

SillagePeony Jardin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPeony JardinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

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

Top20-35 mins

BergamotMandarinNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomJasmineFlowersOrange

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliOakmossAmberWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Peony Jardin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Work 33%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,276

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#34,489

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Peony Jardin by Deraah Private delivers an invigorating twist on the classic modern chypre. The first spray releases a brisk splash of Italian bergamot and sunlit mandarin, followed closely by dry, warm nutmeg. Do not sniff immediately. Give the alcohol thirty seconds to evaporate. As the initial sharpness calms, dewy…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Topkapi or Peony Jardin?

Peony Jardin takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Peony Jardin is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Peony Jardin for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Peony Jardin?

Peony Jardin lasts longest (Peony Jardin 74/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Peony Jardin?

Peony Jardin projects furthest (Peony Jardin 71/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Peony Jardin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Peony Jardin better for summer or winter?

Peony Jardin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Peony Jardin?

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. Peony Jardin has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cardamom, Jasmine, Flowers and Orange, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Amber and Woodsy Notes.