Fragrance comparison

Ambre Topkapi vs Zipped Apollo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 544 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,632 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Zipped Apollo

Perfumer's Workshop

3.6715 votes

Rank #45,635 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Zipped Apollo
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ambre Topkapi4/5

Zipped Apollo1/5

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

Zipped ApolloPerfumer's Workshop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%

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

13%Love

60%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value89

Category winnerZipped ApolloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and sweet

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

Top

BergamotMelonLimeTangerine

Heart

CardamomLavenderBasilNutmegGinger

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Melon and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer17

Fall17

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,632

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#45,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Zipped Apollo opens with a bright splash of lime, bergamot, and sweet melon before settling into a warm herbal heart of lavender, cardamom, and basil. Musky amber and powdery tonka bean anchor the base, giving this budget aromatic spicy composition a smooth finish for crisp cool evenings.

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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 Zipped Apollo?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 5 categories. Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes; Zipped Apollo is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Zipped Apollo for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Topkapi or Zipped Apollo?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Zipped Apollo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Topkapi or Zipped Apollo?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Zipped Apollo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Topkapi and Zipped Apollo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Melon and Nutmeg.

Is Ambre Topkapi or Zipped Apollo better for summer or winter?

Zipped Apollo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Topkapi and Zipped Apollo?

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. Zipped Apollo has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Lime and Tangerine, heart notes of Cardamom, Lavender, Basil and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.