Fragrance comparison

Eros vs Ambre Topkapi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 538 ratings analysed

Eros

Thera Cosméticos

3.119 votes

Rank #70,927 WoodyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,632 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eros
Choose it for a woody and anis character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Eros1/4

Ambre Topkapi3/4

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

ErosThera Cosméticos

Ambre TopkapiMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 54%Had 23%Want 23%

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 hate

11%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

11%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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value37

Category winnerErosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AniseLavenderFennelBasil

Heart

SandalowoodPatchouliVetiverCardamom

Base

OakmossMuskAmber

Top

LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme

Base

MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry

InformationalShared notesLavender, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,927

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,632

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Thera Cosméticos Eros opens with a sharp burst of star anise, bitter fennel, and fresh basil over cool lavender. As the herbal top settles, sandalwood and patchouli add a dry woody base anchored by oakmoss. Built for crisp autumn mornings, this aromatic fougere delivers a classic barbershop style without modern synthe…

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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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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, Eros or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories. Eros is rated 3.11/5 from 9 votes; Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes. Choose Eros for a woody and anis character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eros or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Eros 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Eros 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros and Ambre Topkapi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk.

Is Eros or Ambre Topkapi better for summer or winter?

Eros suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros and Ambre Topkapi?

Eros has top notes of Anise, Lavender, Fennel and Basil, heart notes of Sandalowood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Amber. 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.