Ambre Topkapi vs Zafer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories.
Ambre TopkapiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
ZaferChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Ambre Topkapi3/4
Zafer1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ambre Topkapi
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Topkapi
- Value for money
- Zafer
- 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 ParfumsZaferRisalaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 529 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
340 votes
100%Love
0%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
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Topkapi
SillageAmbre Topkapi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZaferBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
soft spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme
Base
MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry
Top
GrapefruitCardamomNutmegCinnamon
Heart
Lavender
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,623
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews76
Overall rank#46,909
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbre 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…
Reviews →Zafer opens with bright grapefruit and a quick hit of cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon, then settles into a woody, aromatic dry-down with lavender, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, and a faintly sweet licorice touch. It reads warm, spicy, and masculine-leaning, with moderate projection and wear. If you like affordable wo…
Reviews →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 Zafer?
Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Zafer is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Zafer for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Zafer?
Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Zafer 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Zafer?
Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Zafer 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Topkapi and Zafer smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Amber.
Is Ambre Topkapi or Zafer better for summer or winter?
Zafer suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Zafer?
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. Zafer has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Licorice and Vetiver.
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