Fragrance comparison

Sun Cities vs Ambre Topkapi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 685 ratings analysed

Sun Cities

Vilhelm Parfumerie

3.40156 votes

Rank #19,640 LeatherSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,633 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sun Cities
Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Sun Cities1/7

Ambre Topkapi6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sun CitiesVilhelm Parfumerie

Ambre TopkapiMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

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

19%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

15%Dislike

10%Hate

156 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value37

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

tropical61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleItalian MandarinCardamom

Heart

LeatherSaffronVioletChinese OsmanthusOakmossImmortelle

Base

PatchouliAmberSugarMusk

Top

LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme

Base

MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Leather, Violet and Oakmoss. 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

Summer93

Fall96

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSun CitiesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex59

Women23

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,640

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#4,633

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sun Cities by Vilhelm Parfumerie presents a striking contrast between tropical brightness and raw leather. This fragrance sets a juicy slice of pineapple against a dark base of saffron and leather. Designed for those who appreciate modern, mineral structures, it serves as a bold choice for warm evening gatherings or c…

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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, Sun Cities or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi takes 6 of 7 categories. Sun Cities is rated 3.40/5 from 156 votes; Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes. Choose Sun Cities for a leather and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sun Cities or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Sun Cities 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sun Cities or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Sun Cities 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sun Cities and Ambre Topkapi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Leather, Violet and Oakmoss.

Is Sun Cities or Ambre Topkapi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sun Cities is the stronger pick. For winter, Sun Cities is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sun Cities and Ambre Topkapi?

Sun Cities has top notes of Pineapple, Italian Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Saffron, Violet and Chinese Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sugar and Musk. 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.