Fragrance comparison

Mr. Vetiver vs Ambre Topkapi

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 878 ratings analysed

Mr. Vetiver

Une Nuit Nomade

3.69349 votes

Rank #14,879 AromaticWarm Spicy

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28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,291 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mr. Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Mr. Vetiver1/7

Ambre Topkapi6/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Topkapi
Community sentiment: Ambre Topkapi
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Mr. Vetiver
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

Mr. VetiverUne Nuit Nomade

Ambre TopkapiMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 43%

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

22%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

349 votes

34%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value37

Category winnerMr. VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomTarragonLimeBasilGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Geranium

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverRed Chilli PepperAmberwoodOakmoss

Top

LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme

Base

MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Mr. Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex34

Women2

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#4,291

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mr. Vetiver by Une Nuit Nomade flips traditional woody earthy expectations on their head. It opens with a vibrant splash of tart lime and crushed green basil leaves before a burst of cracked cardamom pods takes control. The heart introduces dry geranium, keeping the blend crisp rather than soapy. Underneath, clean gra…

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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, Mr. Vetiver or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi takes 6 of 7 categories. Mr. Vetiver is rated 3.69/5 from 349 votes; Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes. Choose Mr. Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mr. Vetiver or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Mr. Vetiver 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr. Vetiver or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Mr. Vetiver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr. Vetiver and Ambre Topkapi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Oakmoss.

Is Mr. Vetiver or Ambre Topkapi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mr. Vetiver and Ambre Topkapi?

Mr. Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom, Tarragon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Red Chilli Pepper, Amberwood 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.