Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Violette Precieuse

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 714 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,158 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

Violette Precieuse

Caron

4.04185 votes

Rank #8,987 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Violette Precieuse
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre Topkapi4/7

Violette Precieuse3/7

Ratings & consensus: Violette Precieuse
Community sentiment: Violette Precieuse
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Violette Precieuse
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

Violette PrecieuseCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerViolette PrecieuseRating 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

35%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerViolette PrecieuseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value46

Category winnerViolette PrecieuseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

violet100%

powdery92%

woody84%

ozonic77%

aquatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

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

Violet LeafVioletIrisAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VetyverNutmegSandalwoodRaspberry

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Violette Precieuse, 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

Winter26

Day100

Night33

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Work 41%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,158

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#8,987

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews25

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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Caron Violette Precieuse delivers a crisp, garden-fresh interpretation of spring florals. The first mist brings dewy violet leaf and cool iris, steering well clear of heavy cosmetic dust. Crisp African orange flower adds a gentle lift before jasmine and lily of the valley settle onto the skin. Earthy vetiver and subtl…

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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 Violette Precieuse?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Violette Precieuse is rated 4.04/5 from 185 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Violette Precieuse for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Violette Precieuse?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Violette Precieuse 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Violette Precieuse?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Violette Precieuse 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Violette Precieuse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Violette Precieuse better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Violette Precieuse?

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. Violette Precieuse has top notes of Violet Leaf, Violet, Iris and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Raspberry.