Ambre Topkapi
Perfumer: Pierre Bourdon
189 ratings
From your scent profile
Parfums MDCI Ambre Topkapi is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy opening of cardamom, bergamot and lavender over a woody base of vetiver, amber and sandalwood.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 149 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Talks even from the shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
74% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Ambre Topkapi smell like?
It opens with cardamom, bergamot and lavender, while grapefruit and ginger keep it citrusy and spicy. Lily of the valley, violet and jasmine give the heart a soft floral touch. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a woody, sweet trail, with green and fruity shades running through it.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and spring and autumn lead slightly, with summer and winter close behind. It is worn across daily, business and evening settings. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Cardamom
- Bergamot
- Lavender
First hours
- Lily of the valley
- Violet
- Jasmine
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Amber
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 29%Autumn
- 29%Spring
- 23%Summer
- 19%Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter- Daytime21%
- Casual19%
- Office19%
- Evening18%
- Nighttime18%
- Sport6%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
56% matchAllure Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Chanel · 1999
55% matchAntigua
Phaedon · 2013
55% matcheo02
Biehl Parfumkunstwerke · 2007
54% matchNobility
Alexandria Fragrances
53% matchRose Noir (Eau de Parfum)
Byredo · 2008
53% matchIndividuel (Eau de Toilette)
Montblanc · 2003
52% matchVibrato
Sospiro · 2022
51% matchBleecker Street
Bond No. 9 · 2005
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Last updated: October 26, 2026