Zipped Apollo vs Ambre Topkapi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 5 categories.
Zipped ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ambre TopkapiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Zipped Apollo1/5
Ambre Topkapi4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Topkapi
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ambre Topkapi
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Topkapi
- Value for money
- Zipped Apollo
- 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
Zipped ApolloPerfumer's WorkshopAmbre TopkapiMDCI ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%
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 hate13%Love
60%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
15 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
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Topkapi
SillageAmbre Topkapi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZipped ApolloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
musky92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
sweet61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMelonLimeTangerine
Heart
CardamomLavenderBasilNutmegGinger
Base
MuskTonka BeanAmber
Top
LavenderPineappleGrapefruitBergamotWormwoodMelonNutmegGinger
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineThyme
Base
MuskAmberOakmossTeaBrazilian RosewoodLeatherPatchouliRaspberry
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Melon, Lavender and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer17
Fall17
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,635
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#4,632
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews76
Category winnerAmbre TopkapiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotZipped Apollo opens with a bright splash of lime, bergamot, and sweet melon before settling into a warm herbal heart of lavender, cardamom, and basil. Musky amber and powdery tonka bean anchor the base, giving this budget aromatic spicy composition a smooth finish for crisp cool evenings.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Zipped Apollo or Ambre Topkapi?
Ambre Topkapi takes 4 of 5 categories. Zipped Apollo is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes; Ambre Topkapi is rated 3.84/5 from 529 votes. Choose Zipped Apollo for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ambre Topkapi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Zipped Apollo or Ambre Topkapi?
Ambre Topkapi lasts longest (Ambre Topkapi 71/100, Zipped Apollo 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Zipped Apollo or Ambre Topkapi?
Ambre Topkapi projects furthest (Ambre Topkapi 59/100, Zipped Apollo 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Zipped Apollo and Ambre Topkapi smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Melon, Lavender and Nutmeg.
Is Zipped Apollo or Ambre Topkapi better for summer or winter?
Zipped Apollo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Zipped Apollo and Ambre Topkapi?
Zipped Apollo has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Lime and Tangerine, heart notes of Cardamom, Lavender, Basil and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean 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.
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