Fragrance comparison

Zafer vs Ambre Topkapi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 531 ratings analysed

Zafer

Risala

5.002 votes

Rank #46,909 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ambre Topkapi

MDCI Parfums

3.84529 votes

Rank #4,623 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Zafer
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Ambre Topkapi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Zafer1/4

Ambre Topkapi3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Topkapi
Sillage & projection: Ambre Topkapi
Value for money: Zafer
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

ZaferRisala

Ambre TopkapiMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Topkapi

SillageAmbre Topkapi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value37

Category winnerZaferBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCardamomNutmegCinnamon

Heart

Lavender

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceVetiverAmber

Top

LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme

Base

MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Nutmeg, Lavender and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men61

Unisex37

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,623

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zafer opens with bright grapefruit and a quick hit of cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon, then settles into a woody, aromatic dry-down with lavender, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, and a faintly sweet licorice touch. It reads warm, spicy, and masculine-leaning, with moderate projection and wear. If you like affordable wo…

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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, Zafer or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi takes 3 of 4 categories. Zafer is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes. Choose Zafer for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Zafer or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Zafer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zafer or Ambre Topkapi?

Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Zafer 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zafer and Ambre Topkapi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Zafer or Ambre Topkapi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Zafer and Ambre Topkapi?

Zafer has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Licorice 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.