Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Ted

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 664 ratings analysed

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,633 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ted

Ted Lapidus

4.02135 votes

Rank #9,298 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ted takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ted
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Ambre Topkapi3/7

Ted4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ted
Community sentiment: Ted
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ted
Value for money: Ted
Versatility: Ambre Topkapi
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

TedTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerTedRating 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

31%Love

56%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

135 votes

Category winnerTedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageTed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value76

Category winnerTedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

cinnamon69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match19%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

Top

CedarLemon

Heart

CinnamonLimeNutmegGingerCaraway

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Ginger and Amber. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,633

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#9,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Ted by Ted Lapidus offers a clean, spiced freshness that shifts quickly into a sweet, warm amber base. It opens with bright lemon and dry cedar wood, making it suitable for crisp autumn mornings. This budget-friendly scent balances its citrus elements with vanilla and nutmeg to create a comfortable, cozy daily wear op…

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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 Ted?

Ted takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Ted is rated 4.02/5 from 135 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ted for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Ted?

They last about the same: Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Ted 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Ted?

Ted projects furthest (Ted 65/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Ted smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Ginger and Amber.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Ted better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Ted is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Ted?

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. Ted has top notes of Cedar and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Lime, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and White Musk.