Fragrance comparison

Gaiac 10 Tokyo vs Topaz

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,729 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gaiac 10 Tokyo

Le Labo

4.361,463 votes

Rank #3,266 WoodyMusky

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Topaz

Judith Leiber

3.83266 votes

Rank #7,474 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gaiac 10 Tokyo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gaiac 10 Tokyo
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Topaz
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Gaiac 10 Tokyo4/7

Topaz3/7

Ratings & consensus: Gaiac 10 Tokyo
Community sentiment: Gaiac 10 Tokyo
Longevity: Topaz
Sillage & projection: Topaz
Value for money: Topaz
Versatility: Gaiac 10 Tokyo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gaiac 10 Tokyo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gaiac 10 TokyoLe Labo

TopazJudith Leiber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,463 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 53%

3.83/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerGaiac 10 TokyoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,463 votes

25%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerGaiac 10 TokyoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTopaz

SillageTopaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTopazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

amber48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Guaiac WoodMuskCedarOlibanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MangoKiwiCassisBergamot

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac WoodVanilleSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Musk, Cedar and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Gaiac 10 Tokyo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night62

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGaiac 10 TokyoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex79

Women8

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,266

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#7,474

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerGaiac 10 TokyoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gaiac 10 Tokyo by Le Labo is a quiet, woody fragrance built around a core of guaiac wood and clean musk. Composed by perfumer Annick Menardo, it presents a transparent, minimalist structure rather than a dense forest profile. The smoky edge of guaiac wood combines with dry cedar and olibanum, producing a scent that fe…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gaiac 10 Tokyo or Topaz?

Gaiac 10 Tokyo takes 4 of 7 categories. Gaiac 10 Tokyo is rated 4.36/5 from 1,463 votes; Topaz is rated 3.83/5 from 266 votes. Choose Gaiac 10 Tokyo for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Gaiac 10 Tokyo or Topaz?

Topaz lasts longest (Topaz 71/100, Gaiac 10 Tokyo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gaiac 10 Tokyo or Topaz?

Topaz projects furthest (Topaz 68/100, Gaiac 10 Tokyo 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gaiac 10 Tokyo and Topaz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Musk, Cedar and Olibanum.

Is Gaiac 10 Tokyo or Topaz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gaiac 10 Tokyo is the stronger pick. For winter, Topaz is the stronger pick. Gaiac 10 Tokyo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gaiac 10 Tokyo and Topaz?

Gaiac 10 Tokyo features Guaiac Wood, Musk, Cedar and Olibanum. 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.