Cedre vs Ambre Topkapi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories.
CedreChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre TopkapiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Cedre2/7
Ambre Topkapi4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Topkapi
- Community sentiment
- Ambre Topkapi
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Topkapi
- Value for money
- Cedre
- Versatility
- Cedre
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambre Topkapi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CedreParfums 06130Ambre TopkapiMDCI ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%
3.84/ 5 · 529 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
34%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
340 votes
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageAmbre Topkapi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCedreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
violet61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
VioletBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
Virginia CedarNutmegCardamom
Base4 to 7 hours
VetiverMuskAmbergrisSandalwood
Top
LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme
Base
MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry
InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Cedre, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall93
Winter93
Day100
Night76
Spring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCedreMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,988
PerfumerRaphael Haury
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#4,633
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews76
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCedre by Parfums 06130 is an understated woody spicy eau de toilette built around soft Virginia cedar and crisp botanicals. It starts with a brief flash of mandarin orange, bergamot, and grapefruit tempered by sweet, powdery violet. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent moves into a calm woody core accented by card…
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, Cedre or Ambre Topkapi?
Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories. Cedre is rated 3.88/5 from 33 votes; Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes. Choose Cedre for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Cedre or Ambre Topkapi?
They last about the same: Cedre 71/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Cedre or Ambre Topkapi?
Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Cedre 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cedre and Ambre Topkapi smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Nutmeg.
Is Cedre or Ambre Topkapi better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cedre is the stronger pick. For winter, Cedre is the stronger pick. Cedre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cedre and Ambre Topkapi?
Cedre has top notes of Violet, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Ambergris and Sandalwood. 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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