Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Zero Plus Masculine

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,259 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,552 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Zero Plus Masculine

Diesel

3.44730 votes

Rank #29,779 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Zero Plus Masculine
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ambre Topkapi4/7

Zero Plus Masculine1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: Ambre Topkapi
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Zero Plus Masculine
Versatility: Tie
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

Zero Plus MasculineDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 730 votes

Have 38%Had 50%Want 12%

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

19%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

730 votes

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value78

Category winnerZero Plus MasculineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

fresh spicy53%

floral42%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

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

NutmegCardamomAniseOrangeBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

CinnamonRoseVioletJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaMuskAmberHeliotropePatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet. Durations are only published for Zero Plus Masculine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring30

Summer15

Fall75

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,552

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#29,779

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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Zero Plus Masculine by Diesel is a warm, spicy oriental woody cologne built around an assertive rush of holiday spices and sweet amber. The scent opens with a sharp burst of nutmeg, anise, and cardamom, cut through by brisk bergamot and bright orange. As the initial sharpness calms, a heavy heart of ground cinnamon bl…

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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 Zero Plus Masculine?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Zero Plus Masculine is rated 3.44/5 from 730 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Zero Plus Masculine for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Zero Plus Masculine?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Zero Plus Masculine 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Zero Plus Masculine?

Projection is very close: Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Zero Plus Masculine 59/100 for sillage.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Zero Plus Masculine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Zero Plus Masculine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Zero Plus Masculine is the stronger pick. Zero Plus Masculine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Zero Plus Masculine?

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. Zero Plus Masculine has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Anise and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Heliotrope.