Fragrance comparison

Halima vs Topaz

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 267 ratings analysed

Halima

Roccobarocco

4.001 votes

Rank #56,153 RoseWoody

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Topaz

Judith Leiber

3.83266 votes

Rank #7,627 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Halima
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Topaz
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Halima2/4

Topaz2/4

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

HalimaRoccobarocco

TopazJudith Leiber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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 hate

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHalima

SillageTopaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value71

Category winnerHalimaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

oud84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonWormwood

Heart

Turkish Rose OilViolet Leaf

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarVanillaPatchouli

Top

MangoKiwiCassisBergamot

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac WoodVanilleSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,627

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerTopazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Halima by Roccobarocco is an accessible unisex fragrance pairing citrus notes with a rose and oud heart. Launched in 2017, it presents a balanced blend suitable for those seeking an everyday oud fragrance that avoids being overly aggressive. It performs well in autumn and winter, offering a woody and floral profile th…

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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, Halima or Topaz?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Halima is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Topaz is rated 3.83/5 from 266 votes. Choose Halima for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Topaz for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Halima or Topaz?

Halima lasts longest (Halima 80/100, Topaz 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Halima or Topaz?

Topaz projects furthest (Topaz 68/100, Halima 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Halima and Topaz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Halima or Topaz better for summer or winter?

Halima suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Halima and Topaz?

Halima has top notes of Lemon and Wormwood, heart notes of Turkish Rose Oil and Violet Leaf, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Vanilla 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.