Fragrance comparison

Libra Rendezvous vs Ambre Topkapi

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 536 ratings analysed

3 wins

Libra Rendezvous

The Dua Brand

3.867 votes

Rank #50,581 Soft SpicyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,552 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Libra Rendezvous takes 3 of 4 categories.

Libra Rendezvous
Choose it for a soft spicy and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Libra Rendezvous3/4

Ambre Topkapi1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Libra Rendezvous
Sillage & projection: Libra Rendezvous
Value for money: Libra Rendezvous
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

Libra RendezvousThe Dua Brand

Ambre TopkapiMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

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

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%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

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLibra Rendezvous

SillageLibra Rendezvous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value37

Category winnerLibra RendezvousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

violet92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pink PepperVioletBasilStar AniseVetiverPatchouliBergamotNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme

Base

MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry

InformationalShared notesViolet, Patchouli, Bergamot and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Libra Rendezvous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,552

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Libra Rendezvous by The Dua Brand is a woody spicy fragrance that highlights crisp violet, bright bergamot, and a burst of pink pepper. Released in 2020 as an Extrait de Parfum, it delivers an aromatic profile grounded in star anise, herbal basil, and warm nutmeg. As the initial sharpness softens, the heart brings for…

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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, Libra Rendezvous or Ambre Topkapi?

Libra Rendezvous takes 3 of 4 categories. Libra Rendezvous is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes. Choose Libra Rendezvous for a soft spicy and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Libra Rendezvous or Ambre Topkapi?

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

Which projects more, Libra Rendezvous or Ambre Topkapi?

Libra Rendezvous projects furthest (Libra Rendezvous 79/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libra Rendezvous and Ambre Topkapi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Patchouli, Bergamot and Nutmeg.

Is Libra Rendezvous or Ambre Topkapi better for summer or winter?

Libra Rendezvous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Libra Rendezvous and Ambre Topkapi?

Libra Rendezvous features Pink Pepper, Violet, Basil, Star Anise and Vetiver. 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.