Arpège vs Topaze
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Topaze takes 4 of 7 categories.
ArpègeChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
TopazeChoose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Arpège3/7
Topaze4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Topaze
- Community sentiment
- Topaze
- Longevity
- Arpège
- Sillage & projection
- Arpège
- Value for money
- Topaze
- Versatility
- Topaze
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arpège
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArpègeLanvinTopazeAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 353 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
Category winnerTopazeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
4,581 votes
36%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
353 votes
Category winnerTopazeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArpège
SillageArpège
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTopazeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
aldehydic92%
floral84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aldehydic, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia
Base
SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli
Top
AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon
Heart
CarnationYlang-YlangIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring78
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTopazeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,096
PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#28,572
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …
Reviews →Avon Topaze opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, sour lemon, and coriander that immediately signals mid-century fragrance design. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich floral heart of carnation, ylang-ylang, and iris softens the bright top notes. The dry-down lingers in warm amber, civet, and sandalwood, creating…
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, Arpège or Topaze?
Topaze takes 4 of 7 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Topaze is rated 3.98/5 from 353 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Topaze for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Arpège or Topaze?
Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Topaze 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arpège or Topaze?
Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Topaze 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arpège and Topaze smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Bergamot.
Is Arpège or Topaze better for summer or winter?
For summer, Arpège is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arpège and Topaze?
Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. Topaze has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Rose, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.
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