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Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha vs Ambre Topkapi

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

Updated 636 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha

    Choose it for a green and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Ambre Topkapi

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha3/7
Ambre Topkapi4/7
Ratings & consensus
Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha
Community sentiment
Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha
Longevity
Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection
Ambre Topkapi
Value for money
Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha
Versatility
Ambre Topkapi
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ambre Topkapi

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Framboise & Thé Vert MatchaL'Occitane en Provence
Ambre TopkapiMDCI Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.99/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%
3.84/ 5 · 529 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerFramboise & Thé Vert MatchaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
52%Like
7%Ok
6%Dislike
5%Hate

107 votes

34%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerFramboise & Thé Vert MatchaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value37
Category winnerFramboise & Thé Vert MatchaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
RaspberryBergamotIris
Heart2-3 hrs
TeaMatcha TeaMuskJasmine
Base3-5 hrs
MateLemon VerbenaViolet
Top
LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme
Base
MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Tea and Musk. Durations are only published for Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall15
Winter0
Day100
Night24
Spring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex58
Women42
Casual 40%Work 36%Date 16%Party 8%
Men61
Unisex37
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,544

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,155

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha pairs tart red fruit with dry, savory green tea leaves. The first spray delivers a crisp flash of bergamot and crushed raspberry before settling into a grassy, genuine matcha heart. You will not find sugary dessert syrup here. Instead, earthy mate and powdery iris cre…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories. Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha is rated 3.99/5 from 107 votes; Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes. Choose Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha for a green and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha and Ambre Topkapi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Tea and Musk.

Is Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha or Ambre Topkapi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha and Ambre Topkapi?

Framboise & Thé Vert Matcha has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot and Iris, heart notes of Tea, Matcha Tea, Musk and Jasmine, a base of Mate, Lemon Verbena and Violet. 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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