Fragrance comparison

Macaroon Rose vs Topaz

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 306 ratings analysed

Macaroon Rose

Vera Bradley

3.6240 votes

Rank #53,940 RoseSweet

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33%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Topaz

Judith Leiber

3.83266 votes

Rank #6,983 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaz takes 6 of 7 categories.

Macaroon Rose
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Topaz
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Macaroon Rose1/7

Topaz6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Macaroon RoseVera Bradley

TopazJudith Leiber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 19%Had 16%Want 66%

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

58%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

25%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerTopazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTopaz

SillageTopaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTopazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

woody69%

floral61%

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MacaronsBergamotCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet LeafJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

MangoKiwiCassisBergamot

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac WoodVanilleSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassis, Violet Leaf and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Macaroon Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall55

Winter27

Day100

Night24

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMacaroon RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 43%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,983

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerTopazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Bradley Macaroon Rose delivers a playful, confectionary twist on a classic garden rose. The opening greets you with crisp bergamot and tangy cassis before introducing a sweet, airy almond macaron accord. Fresh pink rose and dewy violet leaf form the floral heart, keeping the bakery sweetness from turning cloying.…

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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, Macaroon Rose or Topaz?

Topaz takes 6 of 7 categories. Macaroon Rose is rated 3.62/5 from 40 votes; Topaz is rated 3.83/5 from 266 votes. Choose Macaroon Rose for a rose and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Topaz for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Macaroon Rose or Topaz?

Topaz lasts longest (Topaz 71/100, Macaroon Rose 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Macaroon Rose or Topaz?

Topaz projects furthest (Topaz 68/100, Macaroon Rose 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Macaroon Rose and Topaz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Violet Leaf and Jasmine.

Is Macaroon Rose or Topaz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Macaroon Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Topaz is the stronger pick. Macaroon Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Macaroon Rose and Topaz?

Macaroon Rose has top notes of Macarons, Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.