Ambre Topkapi by MDCI Parfums
Men 2003
Description
Ambre Topkapi by MDCI Parfums is a woody-spicy fragrance for men. Launched in 2003, this composition was created by perfumer Pierre Bourdon. The top notes unfold a vibrant opening with lavender, pineapple, grapefruit, melon, bergamot, absinthe, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, basil, caraway, and cinnamon. The heart reveals valley lily, violet, jasmine, and thyme, while the base notes settle with musk, amber,…
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When to wear it (votes)
Key notes
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Top
lavender
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Heart
lily of the valley
- Base musk
Community
344 votes
- Positive 78%
- Negative 13%
- Neutral 9.6%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
902 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
344 votes
Season
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305 votes
Time of day
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159 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Ambre Topkapi
Ambre Topkapi by MDCI Parfums is a woody-spicy fragrance for men. Launched in 2003, this composition was created by perfumer Pierre Bourdon. The top notes unfold a vibrant opening with lavender, pineapple, grapefruit, melon, bergamot, absinthe, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, basil, caraway, and cinnamon. The heart reveals valley lily, violet, jasmine, and thyme, while the base notes settle with musk, amber, oakmoss, tea, Brazilian rosewood, leather, patchouli, raspberry, sandalwood, vetiver, and vanilla.
Flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts Spices Green, herbal and fougère White flowers Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
164 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
189 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
103 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
90 votes
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Community reviews
3 reviews
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Ambre Topkapi smells nice, but it’s disappointing coming from MDCI. To my nose, it’s like a classic Azzaro Pour Homme: fresh and spicy, something already everywhere in designer scents. Its evolution and performance don’t justify the price or the name’s promise; the experience is very short-lived. I agree with Jerry Drake: it’s conventional and not worth it. It’s versatile and smells good, but it’s an average cologne. Rating: 5.5/10
I love it and hate it in equal measure. It’s elegant and subtle, with an incredible balance between fruits and herbs, although at first it smells like sweat. The problem is it doesn’t last long and the price is outrageous. I’d happily pay 70 euros for 75 ml, but the 250 ml they ask for is an insult.
With a name like that, you expect something luxurious, but this fragrance isn’t what anyone imagines. Sometimes it’s called noble or classy, and I don’t believe it. To me, it smells like the trail of someone who put on a cheap, synthetic perfume. At first, it’s aquatic, like fresh shower gel, with a touch of real sweat from a hot day—not the kind from not washing, but from exhaustion. It has a fruity lavender with pineapple and grapefruit that stands out, but it doesn’t smell like amber or elegant. The vanilla base also seems like cheap product. In short, it smells like a conventional fresh and citrus fragrance; I feel there’s a long way to go to justify its price.