Fragrance comparison

APSU vs Topaz

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 441 ratings analysed

APSU

Ulrich Lang

3.93175 votes

Rank #9,786 GreenAquatic

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9%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Topaz

Judith Leiber

3.83266 votes

Rank #7,069 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaz takes 4 of 7 categories.

APSU
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Topaz
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

APSU3/7

Topaz4/7

Ratings & consensus: APSU
Community sentiment: APSU
Longevity: Topaz
Sillage & projection: Topaz
Value for money: Topaz
Versatility: APSU
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Topaz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

APSUUlrich Lang

TopazJudith Leiber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerAPSURating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

25%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerAPSUMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTopaz

SillageTopaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTopazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

aquatic86%

ozonic72%

floral58%

fresh44%

musky30%

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesViolet LeafCorianderBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water LilyWhite TeaJasmineIrisPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskCedarOlibanumAmber

Top

MangoKiwiCassisBergamot

Heart

MyrrhYlang-YlangOlibanumTaif RoseViolet LeafJasmineWater LilyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac WoodVanilleSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Water Lily and Jasmine. Durations are only published for APSU, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night18

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAPSUMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex76

Women13

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 14%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#7,069

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerTopazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang APSU smells like snapping fresh ivy leaves over a cold garden pond. You get a sharp rush of crushed green stems and chilled bergamot the second you spray it. It is hyper-realistic. Within ten minutes, the crisp herbal edge softens into soaked water lily, delicate white tea, and crushed violet leaf. A sheer…

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Topaz by Judith Leiber opens with a bright splash of mango and kiwi before shifting into a deep, resinous heart of myrrh and olibanum. Designed for glamorous evenings, this oriental floral creates a warm, woody aura on the skin. It feels like a vintage treasure, favoring those who enjoy heavy, complex scents during co…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, APSU or Topaz?

Topaz takes 4 of 7 categories. APSU is rated 3.93/5 from 175 votes; Topaz is rated 3.83/5 from 266 votes. Choose APSU for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Topaz for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, APSU or Topaz?

Topaz lasts longest (Topaz 71/100, APSU 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, APSU or Topaz?

Topaz projects furthest (Topaz 68/100, APSU 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do APSU and Topaz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Water Lily and Jasmine.

Is APSU or Topaz better for summer or winter?

For summer, APSU is the stronger pick. For winter, Topaz is the stronger pick. APSU suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in APSU and Topaz?

APSU has top notes of Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Lily, White Tea, Jasmine and Iris, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Olibanum and Amber. Topaz has top notes of Mango, Kiwi, Cassis and Bergamot, heart notes of Myrrh, Ylang-Ylang, Olibanum and Taif Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Vanille.