Ambre Topkapi vs Source Lectoure
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories.
Ambre TopkapiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Source LectoureChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Topkapi3/4
Source Lectoure1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ambre Topkapi
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Topkapi
- Value for money
- Source Lectoure
- 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 ParfumsSource LectoureJoseph DuclosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 529 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
340 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerSource LectoureBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
green77%
white floral69%
musky61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic
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
Calabrian bergamotMandoraPetitgrainWormwoodLavenderGalbanumCardamom
Heart
Tunisian Orange BlossomHedioneLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Virginian CedarAmyrisAmbroxanMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Wormwood 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
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,623
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews76
Overall rank#59,269
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Source Lectoure by Joseph Duclos delivers a crisp floral green punch right from the start. Built by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, this unisex scent leans heavily on sharp mandora citrus and bitter galbanum. It offers a clean, grassy freshness that suits casual warm days when you want to feel refreshed without wearing …
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 Source Lectoure?
Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Source Lectoure is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Source Lectoure for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Source Lectoure?
Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Source Lectoure 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Source Lectoure?
Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Source Lectoure 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Topkapi and Source Lectoure smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Wormwood and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Ambre Topkapi or Source Lectoure better for summer or winter?
Source Lectoure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Source Lectoure?
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. Source Lectoure has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Mandora, Petitgrain and Wormwood, heart notes of Tunisian Orange Blossom, Hedione and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginian Cedar, Amyris, Ambroxan and Musk.
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