Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Varens Original Spring Tea

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 549 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,525 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Varens Original Spring Tea

Ulric de Varens

3.2020 votes

Rank #59,753 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Varens Original Spring Tea
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi3/4

Varens Original Spring Tea1/4

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Varens Original Spring Tea
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

Varens Original Spring TeaUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 46%

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

0%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageVarens Original Spring Tea

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%

citrus100%

green91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

fresh65%

musky56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and fresh

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

OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Original Spring Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,525

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#59,753

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Varens Original Spring Tea delivers a crisp burst of chilled refreshment. The bitter grapefruit hits immediately. Tart bergamot and sweet orange follow right behind, kicking off an airy citrus profile that cuts through sticky morning humidity. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into an earthy steamed gree…

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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 Varens Original Spring Tea?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Varens Original Spring Tea is rated 3.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Varens Original Spring Tea for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Varens Original Spring Tea 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Varens Original Spring Tea projects furthest (Varens Original Spring Tea 66/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Varens Original Spring Tea smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Varens Original Spring Tea better for summer or winter?

Varens Original Spring Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Varens Original Spring Tea?

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. Varens Original Spring Tea has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Oakmoss.