Fragrance comparison

Graffiti vs Ambre Topkapi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 587 ratings analysed

Graffiti

Roberto Capucci

3.9458 votes

Rank #21,928 FruityGreen

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,633 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Graffiti
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Graffiti3/7

Ambre Topkapi4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: Graffiti
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Graffiti
Versatility: Graffiti
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre Topkapi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GraffitiRoberto Capucci

Ambre TopkapiMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 52%Had 18%Want 30%

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 hate

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

34%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerGraffitiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value37

Category winnerGraffitiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

green92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

aldehydic69%

tropical61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesAldehydesWild StrawberryPapayaAppleGreen TeaPineappleMelon

Heart

VioletNutmegJasmineRose

Base

OakmossPatchouli

Top

LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme

Base

MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Melon, Violet and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter14

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGraffitiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#4,633

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Graffiti by Roberto Capucci is a vintage chypre that captures the spirit of 1963. It opens with a bright burst of aldehydes, apple, and wild strawberry, eventually settling into a grounded base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is an ideal pick for collectors of mid-century florals who enjoy a sophisticated, green-leaning …

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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, Graffiti or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 7 categories. Graffiti is rated 3.94/5 from 58 votes; Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes. Choose Graffiti for a fruity and green character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Graffiti or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Graffiti 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Graffiti or Ambre Topkapi?

Projection is very close: Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Graffiti 57/100 for sillage.

Do Graffiti and Ambre Topkapi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Melon, Violet and Nutmeg.

Is Graffiti or Ambre Topkapi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Graffiti is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Topkapi is the stronger pick. Graffiti suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Graffiti and Ambre Topkapi?

Graffiti has top notes of Green Notes, Aldehydes, Wild Strawberry and Papaya, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Patchouli. 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.