Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs UNLTD The Exhibit

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 587 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,214 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

UNLTD The Exhibit

Marc Ecko

3.9858 votes

Rank #16,197 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
UNLTD The Exhibit
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi5/7

UNLTD The Exhibit2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: UNLTD The Exhibit
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: UNLTD The Exhibit
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

UNLTD The ExhibitMarc Ecko

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 61%Had 21%Want 19%

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

31%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerUNLTD The ExhibitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value75

Category winnerUNLTD The ExhibitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

sweet72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

fruity30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeBergamotRed Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomMelonLavender

Base4-5 hrs

MuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Melon and Musk. Durations are only published for UNLTD The Exhibit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men46

Unisex54

Women0

Casual 47%Work 30%Party 13%Date 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,214

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#16,197

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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Marc Ecko UNLTD The Exhibit is an uncomplicated, upbeat citrus cologne built around an energetic burst of sweet orange, zesty bergamot, and crisp red apple. The opening smells like peeled fruit on a sunny morning, carrying a sunny brightness that immediately lifts the room. As the sharp initial mist settles, dewy melo…

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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 UNLTD The Exhibit?

Ambre Topkapi takes 5 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; UNLTD The Exhibit is rated 3.98/5 from 58 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose UNLTD The Exhibit for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or UNLTD The Exhibit?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, UNLTD The Exhibit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or UNLTD The Exhibit?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, UNLTD The Exhibit 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and UNLTD The Exhibit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Melon and Musk.

Is Ambre Topkapi or UNLTD The Exhibit better for summer or winter?

For summer, UNLTD The Exhibit is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. UNLTD The Exhibit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and UNLTD The Exhibit?

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. UNLTD The Exhibit has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Red Apple, heart notes of Cardamom, Melon and Lavender, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber.