Fragrance comparison

Jardin des Papillons vs Topaz

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jardin des Papillons

PARIS CORNER

4.5026 votes

Rank #22,318 CitrusWhite Floral

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Topaz

Kajal

3.9488 votes

Rank #12,426 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jardin des Papillons takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jardin des Papillons
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Topaz
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Jardin des Papillons4/7

Topaz3/7

Ratings & consensus: Jardin des Papillons
Community sentiment: Jardin des Papillons
Longevity: Topaz
Sillage & projection: Topaz
Value for money: Jardin des Papillons
Versatility: Jardin des Papillons
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Topaz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jardin des PapillonsPARIS CORNER

TopazKajal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 72%

3.94/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 24%Had 4%Want 72%

Category winnerJardin des PapillonsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

42%Love

30%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerJardin des PapillonsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTopaz

SillageTopaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value41

Category winnerJardin des PapillonsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

sweet72%

vanilla58%

amber44%

musky30%

amber100%

citrus92%

musky84%

woody77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MandarinCandied LemonOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

AmbroxanVanillaSugar

Top

Orange BlossomLimeRumBlack Elder

Heart

Candied LemonCassisRoseCedarwood

Base

AmbergrisCashmere WoodMuskAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesCandied Lemon, Orange Blossom and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Jardin des Papillons, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall67

Winter73

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJardin des PapillonsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex7

Women86

Men15

Unisex43

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,318

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#12,426

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerTopazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jardin des Papillons by PARIS CORNER offers a bright, sweet take on citrus. The scent opens with a lively burst of candied lemon, sweet mandarin, and juicy orange, creating an immediate sensation of sunlit citrus peel dusted in confectioners sugar. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of orange blossom and jasmin…

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Kajal Topaz delivers a thick, warm sweetness cut by sharp citrus. Candied lemon and orange blossom dominate the early wear, while a heavy base of ambergris and cashmere wood grounds the dry down on skin. It is built for cool spring days and long evening wear, appealing to fans of dense, modern sweet-citrus profiles.

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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, Jardin des Papillons or Topaz?

Jardin des Papillons takes 4 of 7 categories. Jardin des Papillons is rated 4.50/5 from 26 votes; Topaz is rated 3.94/5 from 88 votes. Choose Jardin des Papillons for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Topaz for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jardin des Papillons or Topaz?

Topaz lasts longest (Topaz 77/100, Jardin des Papillons 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jardin des Papillons or Topaz?

Topaz projects furthest (Topaz 65/100, Jardin des Papillons 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jardin des Papillons and Topaz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Candied Lemon, Orange Blossom and Ambroxan.

Is Jardin des Papillons or Topaz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jardin des Papillons is the stronger pick. For winter, Topaz is the stronger pick. Jardin des Papillons suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jardin des Papillons and Topaz?

Jardin des Papillons has top notes of Mandarin, Candied Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Ambroxan, Vanilla and Sugar. Topaz has top notes of Orange Blossom, Lime, Rum and Black Elder, heart notes of Candied Lemon, Cassis, Rose and Cedarwood, a base of Ambergris, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Ambroxan.