Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Thaty Amando

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 562 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,633 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Thaty Amando

O Boticário

3.9133 votes

Rank #53,994 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 6 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.
Thaty Amando
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi6/7

Thaty Amando1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: Ambre Topkapi
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Thaty Amando
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

Thaty AmandoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 16%Had 79%Want 5%

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

39%Love

33%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value68

Category winnerThaty AmandoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

lactonic69%

musky61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

LimePineappleBergamot

Heart

GardeniaJasmineViolet

Base

VetiverMuskPatchouliSandalowoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine. 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

Summer73

Fall27

Winter13

Day100

Night38

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,633

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#53,994

PerfumerNot listed

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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Thaty Amando by O Boticário is a bright, easygoing floral fruity perfume that blends crisp citrus with creamy white petals and smooth woods. Sprayed on skin, it opens with a refreshing splash of tart lime, sweet pineapple, and sparkling bergamot that feels like an icy fruit spritzer on a sunny morning. As the initial …

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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 Thaty Amando?

Ambre Topkapi takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Thaty Amando is rated 3.91/5 from 33 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Thaty Amando for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Thaty Amando?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Thaty Amando 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Thaty Amando?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Thaty Amando 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Thaty Amando smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Thaty Amando better for summer or winter?

For summer, Thaty Amando is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. Thaty Amando suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Thaty Amando?

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. Thaty Amando has top notes of Lime, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Patchouli and Sandalowood.