Fragrance comparison

Sevan vs Ambre Topkapi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 538 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sevan

AK France

3.259 votes

Rank #24,028 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,626 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sevan takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sevan
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Sevan2/3

Ambre Topkapi1/3

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

SevanAK France

Ambre TopkapiMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySevan

SillageSevan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

earthy74%

woody65%

amber56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian MandarinBrazilian OrangeSicilian LemonGrapefruitCaraway

Heart

Indonesian NutmegLavender

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverOakmossAmber

Top

LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme

Base

MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Oakmoss and Amber. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#4,626

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sevan by AK France is a crisp citrus aromatic built around a big, juicy mix of mandarin, orange, lemon and grapefruit, with a dry, spicy edge from caraway and nutmeg. Lavender keeps it clean and barbershop-adjacent, while vetiver, oakmoss, patchouli and amber pull the dry-down into a greener, earthy direction. If you …

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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, Sevan or Ambre Topkapi?

Sevan takes 2 of 3 categories. Sevan is rated 3.25/5 from 9 votes; Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes. Choose Sevan for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sevan or Ambre Topkapi?

Sevan lasts longest (Sevan 75/100, Ambre Topkapi 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sevan or Ambre Topkapi?

Sevan projects furthest (Sevan 66/100, Ambre Topkapi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sevan and Ambre Topkapi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is Sevan or Ambre Topkapi better for summer or winter?

Sevan suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sevan and Ambre Topkapi?

Sevan has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Brazilian Orange, Sicilian Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Indonesian Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber. 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.