Buds Delicate Essence vs Topaz
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Topaz takes 3 of 4 categories.
Buds Delicate EssenceChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TopazChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Buds Delicate Essence1/4
Topaz3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Topaz
- Sillage & projection
- Topaz
- Value for money
- Buds Delicate Essence
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Topaz
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Buds Delicate EssenceLe ChameauTopazJudith LeiberWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
3.83/ 5 · 266 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
25%Love
48%Like
7%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate
254 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTopaz
SillageTopaz
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBuds Delicate EssenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
fresh spicy69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
amber92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
fruity69%
balsamic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotMango
Heart2 to 3 hours
FrankincenseOlibanumJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodVanilla
Top
MangoKiwiCassisBergamot
Heart
MyrrhYlang-YlangOlibanumTaif RoseViolet LeafJasmineWater LilyLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac WoodVanilleSandalwoodCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mango, Olibanum and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Buds Delicate Essence, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring19
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,406
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,466
PerfumerHugh Spencer
Launched—
Reviews33
Category winnerTopazHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBuds Delicate Essence by Le Chameau pairs juicy tropical fruit with warm resins and woods. It opens with an energetic splash of crisp bergamot and sweet, pulpy mango. This bright fruitiness quickly settles into an unexpected heart where creamy jasmine mingles with smoky frankincense and resinous olibanum. The base res…
Reviews →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…
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, Buds Delicate Essence or Topaz?
Topaz takes 3 of 4 categories. Buds Delicate Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Topaz is rated 3.83/5 from 266 votes. Choose Buds Delicate Essence for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Topaz for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Buds Delicate Essence or Topaz?
Topaz lasts longest (Topaz 71/100, Buds Delicate Essence 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Buds Delicate Essence or Topaz?
Topaz projects furthest (Topaz 68/100, Buds Delicate Essence 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Buds Delicate Essence and Topaz smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mango, Olibanum and Jasmine.
Is Buds Delicate Essence or Topaz better for summer or winter?
Buds Delicate Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Buds Delicate Essence and Topaz?
Buds Delicate Essence has top notes of Bergamot and Mango, heart notes of Frankincense, Olibanum and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.
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