Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Sandal Harmony 7

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 544 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,633 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sandal Harmony 7

Regalien

4.1315 votes

Rank #41,293 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sandal Harmony 7 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sandal Harmony 7
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ambre Topkapi1/5

Sandal Harmony 74/5

Ratings & consensus: Sandal Harmony 7
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sandal Harmony 7
Sillage & projection: Sandal Harmony 7
Value for money: Sandal Harmony 7
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

Sandal Harmony 7Regalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 16%Want 63%

Category winnerSandal Harmony 7Rating 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

60%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySandal Harmony 7

SillageSandal Harmony 7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSandal Harmony 7Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match33%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

Top

NutmegCardamomGingerBergamot

Heart

VioletOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Natural MuskBenzoinVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Ginger 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 season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter86

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,633

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#41,293

PerfumerCara Sylvain

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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Sandal Harmony 7 by Regalien is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Sandal Harmony 7 was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Cara Sylvain. Top notes are Nutmeg, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot; middle notes are Violet, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Natural Musk, Benzoin, Virginia Cedar a…

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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 Sandal Harmony 7?

Sandal Harmony 7 takes 4 of 5 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Sandal Harmony 7 is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sandal Harmony 7 for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Sandal Harmony 7?

Sandal Harmony 7 lasts longest (Sandal Harmony 7 93/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Sandal Harmony 7?

Sandal Harmony 7 projects furthest (Sandal Harmony 7 81/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Sandal Harmony 7 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Ginger and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Sandal Harmony 7 better for summer or winter?

Sandal Harmony 7 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Sandal Harmony 7?

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. Sandal Harmony 7 has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Natural Musk, Benzoin, Virginia Cedar and Amber.