Fragrance comparison

Le Concerto vs Ambre Topkapi

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 536 ratings analysed

3 wins

Le Concerto

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.577 votes

Rank #49,374 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,448 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Concerto takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Concerto
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Le Concerto3/4

Ambre Topkapi1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Concerto
Sillage & projection: Le Concerto
Value for money: Le Concerto
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

Le ConcertoClaude Marsal Parfums

Ambre TopkapiMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 32%

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

71%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLe Concerto

SillageLe Concerto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value37

Category winnerLe ConcertoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

amber92%

cinnamon84%

vanilla77%

rose69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitPeppermint

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseCinnamonVanilla

Base4 to 8+ hours

LeatherAmberOakmoss

Top

LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme

Base

MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Leather, Amber and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Le Concerto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,448

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Concerto by Claude Marsal Parfums delivers a vibrant, layered scent that bridges brisk freshness and rich warmth. It opens with a sharp burst of crisp grapefruit and cooling peppermint, creating an energetic, aromatic start. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a sweeter, spicier core of v…

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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, Le Concerto or Ambre Topkapi?

Le Concerto takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Concerto is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes; Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes. Choose Le Concerto for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Le Concerto or Ambre Topkapi?

Le Concerto lasts longest (Le Concerto 80/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Concerto or Ambre Topkapi?

Le Concerto projects furthest (Le Concerto 69/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Concerto and Ambre Topkapi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Leather, Amber and Oakmoss.

Is Le Concerto or Ambre Topkapi better for summer or winter?

Le Concerto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Concerto and Ambre Topkapi?

Le Concerto has top notes of Grapefruit and Peppermint, heart notes of Rose, Cinnamon and Vanilla, a base of Leather, Amber 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.