Fragrance comparison

Maroussia vs Topaze

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,478 ratings analysed

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,454 PowderyAmber

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61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Topaze

Avon

3.98353 votes

Rank #28,777 AmberAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaze takes 4 of 7 categories.

Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Topaze
Choose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Maroussia3/7

Topaze4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

TopazeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 353 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerTopazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

36%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

353 votes

Category winnerTopazeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMaroussia

SillageMaroussia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value85

Category winnerTopazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

aldehydic92%

floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

Top

AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Carnation. Durations are only published for Maroussia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTopazeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#28,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…

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Avon Topaze opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, sour lemon, and coriander that immediately signals mid-century fragrance design. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich floral heart of carnation, ylang-ylang, and iris softens the bright top notes. The dry-down lingers in warm amber, civet, and sandalwood, creating…

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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, Maroussia or Topaze?

Topaze takes 4 of 7 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; Topaze is rated 3.98/5 from 353 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Topaze for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Maroussia or Topaze?

Maroussia lasts longest (Maroussia 67/100, Topaze 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maroussia or Topaze?

Projection is very close: Maroussia 62/100, Topaze 60/100 for sillage.

Do Maroussia and Topaze smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Maroussia or Topaze better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maroussia is the stronger pick. For winter, Maroussia is the stronger pick. Maroussia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maroussia and Topaze?

Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin. Topaze has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Rose, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.