Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Urban Edition

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 531 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,524 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Urban Edition

Prime Collection

4.002 votes

Rank #66,414 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Urban Edition
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ambre Topkapi2/3

Urban Edition1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Urban Edition
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Not scored
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

Urban EditionPrime Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUrban Edition

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

floral65%

lavender53%

vanilla42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

NutmegLavender

Base3 to 5 hours

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Urban Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,524

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#66,414

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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Urban Edition by Prime Collection brings together bright freshness and smooth, sweet warmth in an approachable aromatic spicy profile. The scent opens with a lively burst of zesty bergamot coupled with the cool, invigorating bite of crushed cardamom pods. As the initial citrus settles, a classic barbershop heart emerg…

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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 Urban Edition?

Ambre Topkapi takes 2 of 3 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Urban Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Urban Edition for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Urban Edition?

Urban Edition lasts longest (Urban Edition 80/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Urban Edition?

Projection is very close: Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Urban Edition 58/100 for sillage.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Urban Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot and Nutmeg.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Urban Edition better for summer or winter?

Urban Edition suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Urban Edition?

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. Urban Edition has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Vanilla.