Fragrance comparison

Destine vs Topaz

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 278 ratings analysed

Destine

Vicky Tiel

3.7512 votes

Rank #22,482 CitrusWoody

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34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Topaz

Judith Leiber

3.83266 votes

Rank #6,998 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaz takes 4 of 5 categories.

Destine
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Topaz
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Destine1/5

Topaz4/5

Ratings & consensus: Topaz
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Topaz
Sillage & projection: Topaz
Value for money: Destine
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

DestineVicky Tiel

TopazJudith Leiber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 63%

3.83/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerTopazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTopaz

SillageTopaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value71

Category winnerDestineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

musky61%

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodMandarin OrangePink PepperBergamotFruity NotesWater LilyJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMuskVanille

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MangoKiwiCassisBergamot

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac WoodVanilleSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Bergamot, Water Lily and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night17

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,998

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerTopazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vicky Tiel Destine is a floral scent from 2007 that blends bright citrus with soft florals and warm base notes. It starts with mandarin orange and bergamot, leading to a core of water lily and jasmine before drying down to musk and vanilla. This fragrance suits women looking for a light, clean daytime option for warm …

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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, Destine or Topaz?

Topaz takes 4 of 5 categories. Destine is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Topaz is rated 3.83/5 from 266 votes. Choose Destine for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Topaz for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Destine or Topaz?

Topaz lasts longest (Topaz 71/100, Destine 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Destine or Topaz?

Topaz projects furthest (Topaz 68/100, Destine 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Destine and Topaz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Bergamot, Water Lily and Jasmine.

Is Destine or Topaz better for summer or winter?

Destine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Destine and Topaz?

Destine features Sandalwood, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Fruity Notes. 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.