Fragrance comparison

Gold Rose vs Topaz

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 281 ratings analysed

Gold Rose

The Dua Brand

2.4015 votes

Rank #66,745 White FloralWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Topaz

Judith Leiber

3.83266 votes

Rank #7,005 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gold Rose
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Topaz
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Gold Rose2/4

Topaz2/4

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

Gold RoseThe Dua Brand

TopazJudith Leiber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

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

13%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

87%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGold Rose

SillageGold Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody91%

amber83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineAmberSandalwoodPatchouliRoseMyrrhCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MangoKiwiCassisBergamot

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac WoodVanilleSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,005

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerTopazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Rose reads as a woody floral musk built around white florals, rose, amber and smooth woods. On paper, it suggests a polished floral-amber style rather than a fresh everyday rose. Expect a powdery, warm, slightly balsamic wear with jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, sandalwood, patchouli and myrrh shaping the dry-down. …

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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, Gold Rose or Topaz?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gold Rose is rated 2.40/5 from 15 votes; Topaz is rated 3.83/5 from 266 votes. Choose Gold Rose for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Topaz for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gold Rose or Topaz?

Gold Rose lasts longest (Gold Rose 87/100, Topaz 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Rose or Topaz?

Projection is very close: Gold Rose 70/100, Topaz 68/100 for sillage.

Do Gold Rose and Topaz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Gold Rose or Topaz better for summer or winter?

Gold Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Rose and Topaz?

Gold Rose features Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.