Black Cavalier XI vs Ambre Topkapi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black Cavalier XIChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ambre TopkapiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Black Cavalier XI2/4
Ambre Topkapi2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Cavalier XI
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Topkapi
- Value for money
- Black Cavalier XI
- 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
Black Cavalier XILe Bonheur PerfumesAmbre TopkapiMDCI ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
3.84/ 5 · 529 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
34%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
340 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Cavalier XI
SillageAmbre Topkapi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack Cavalier XIBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
Orange OilBergamotSaffronMintCardamom
Heart2 to 4 hours
Red ThymeWormwoodLavenderCinnamon
Base5 to 8 hours
Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaOakmossAmberCedarwood
Top
LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme
Base
MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Wormwood, Lavender and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Black Cavalier XI, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer50
Fall75
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
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#33,829
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#4,524
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews76
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Cavalier XI by Le Bonheur Perfumes is an oriental fougere fragrance for men launched in 2024. The opening combines bright orange oil and bergamot with refreshing mint, warm cardamom, and bittersweet saffron. As the initial citrus crispness settles, an herbal heart of red thyme, wormwood, and clean lavender emerg…
Reviews →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…
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, Black Cavalier XI or Ambre Topkapi?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Cavalier XI is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes. Choose Black Cavalier XI for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Black Cavalier XI or Ambre Topkapi?
Black Cavalier XI lasts longest (Black Cavalier XI 76/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Cavalier XI or Ambre Topkapi?
Projection is very close: Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Black Cavalier XI 58/100 for sillage.
Do Black Cavalier XI and Ambre Topkapi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Wormwood, Lavender and Patchouli.
Is Black Cavalier XI or Ambre Topkapi better for summer or winter?
Black Cavalier XI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Cavalier XI and Ambre Topkapi?
Black Cavalier XI has top notes of Orange Oil, Bergamot, Saffron and Mint, heart notes of Red Thyme, Wormwood, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Oakmoss. 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.
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