Elixir Man vs Ambre Topkapi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir Man takes 6 of 7 categories.
Elixir ManChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ambre TopkapiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Elixir Man6/7
Ambre Topkapi1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir Man
- Community sentiment
- Elixir Man
- Longevity
- Elixir Man
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir Man
- Value for money
- Elixir Man
- Versatility
- Elixir Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambre Topkapi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir ManMahoganyAmbre TopkapiMDCI ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
3.84/ 5 · 529 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerElixir ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
32 votes
34%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
340 votes
Category winnerElixir ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir Man
SillageElixir Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixir ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
lavender77%
woody69%
earthy61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloGingerCardamom
Heart
LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum
Base
PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber
Top
LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme
Base
MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry
InformationalShared notesGinger, Lavender, Nutmeg and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Category winnerElixir ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,359
PerfumerRoland Theil
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,623
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews76
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMahogany Elixir Man opens with a sharp burst of pomelo and ginger, settling into a spicy heart of cardamom and lavender. Warm amber, vetiver, and patchouli ground the base, creating a classic fougere structure. It is designed for men seeking a clean, office-friendly aroma that feels modern yet familiar.
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, Elixir Man or Ambre Topkapi?
Elixir Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes; Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Man or Ambre Topkapi?
Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Man or Ambre Topkapi?
Elixir Man projects furthest (Elixir Man 63/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir Man and Ambre Topkapi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lavender, Nutmeg and Patchouli.
Is Elixir Man or Ambre Topkapi better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir Man is the stronger pick. Elixir Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Man and Ambre Topkapi?
Elixir Man has top notes of Pomelo, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, elemi and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk 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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