Fragrance comparison

Axis Black Caviar vs Mauboussin Topaze

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 75 ratings analysed

Axis Black Caviar

Axis

4.0957 votes

Rank #13,926 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mauboussin Topaze

Mauboussin

3.8918 votes

Rank #42,191 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mauboussin Topaze takes 3 of 5 categories.

Axis Black Caviar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mauboussin Topaze
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Axis Black Caviar2/5

Mauboussin Topaze3/5

Ratings & consensus: Axis Black Caviar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mauboussin Topaze
Sillage & projection: Mauboussin Topaze
Value for money: Mauboussin Topaze
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Axis Black Caviar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Axis Black CaviarAxis

Mauboussin TopazeMauboussin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 28%Want 35%

3.89/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

68%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

44%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMauboussin Topaze

SillageMauboussin Topaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMauboussin TopazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

amber100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

leather65%

animalic53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotAnise

Heart

NutmegSea waterCardamomPepperJuniper Berries

Base

LeatherVirginia CedarMusk

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

PepperCardamomNutmeg

Base

AmberLeatherLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter42

Day77

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#42,191

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Black Caviar opens with bright citrus, lavender and a sharp spicy lift, then settles into a musky woody dry-down with pepper, juniper and a touch of leather. It comes across as an easy, masculine aromatic with a slightly marine edge. Reviews suggest a pleasant, affordable wear rather than a standout scent. It may…

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Mauboussin Topaze is an ambery citrus spice fragrance with a brighter opening than its note list first suggests. Bergamot and mandarin lift the start, then pepper, cardamom and nutmeg bring a dry, textured warmth before the scent settles into leather, labdanum, musk and amber. It usually reads richer and more evening-…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Axis Black Caviar or Mauboussin Topaze?

Mauboussin Topaze takes 3 of 5 categories. Axis Black Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes; Mauboussin Topaze is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes. Choose Axis Black Caviar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mauboussin Topaze for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Black Caviar or Mauboussin Topaze?

Mauboussin Topaze lasts longest (Mauboussin Topaze 73/100, Axis Black Caviar 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axis Black Caviar or Mauboussin Topaze?

Mauboussin Topaze projects furthest (Mauboussin Topaze 73/100, Axis Black Caviar 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axis Black Caviar and Mauboussin Topaze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Cardamom.

Is Axis Black Caviar or Mauboussin Topaze better for summer or winter?

Axis Black Caviar suits evening wear; Mauboussin Topaze suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axis Black Caviar and Mauboussin Topaze?

Axis Black Caviar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sea water, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Leather, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Mauboussin Topaze has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Leather, Labdanum and Musk.