Fragrance comparison

Millesime 1849 vs Topaz

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 393 ratings analysed

Millesime 1849

Creed

3.87127 votes

Rank #31,792 WoodyYellow Floral

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47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Topaz

Judith Leiber

3.83266 votes

Rank #7,657 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaz takes 6 of 7 categories.

Millesime 1849
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Topaz
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Millesime 18491/7

Topaz6/7

Ratings & consensus: Topaz
Community sentiment: Topaz
Longevity: Topaz
Sillage & projection: Topaz
Value for money: Topaz
Versatility: Millesime 1849
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Topaz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Millesime 1849Creed

TopazJudith Leiber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

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

46%Love

24%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

5%Hate

127 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ 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

woody100%

yellow floral92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasminePatchouliCedar

Base6-9+ hrs

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Bourbon VanillaMusk

Top

MangoKiwiCassisBergamot

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac WoodVanilleSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Millesime 1849, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall100

Winter58

Day95

Night100

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMillesime 1849Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,792

PerfumerOlivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,657

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerTopazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Millesime 1849 opens with a bright splash of Calabrian bergamot that quickly softens into an opulent, powdery heart of yellow ylang-ylang and creamy jasmine. Rather than leaning purely floral, dry cedar and earthy patchouli step in to give the scent structure and warmth. As the perfume settles on your skin, smoo…

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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, Millesime 1849 or Topaz?

Topaz takes 6 of 7 categories. Millesime 1849 is rated 3.87/5 from 127 votes; Topaz is rated 3.83/5 from 266 votes. Choose Millesime 1849 for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Topaz for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Millesime 1849 or Topaz?

They last about the same: Topaz 71/100, Millesime 1849 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Millesime 1849 or Topaz?

Topaz projects furthest (Topaz 68/100, Millesime 1849 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Millesime 1849 and Topaz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Millesime 1849 or Topaz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Millesime 1849 is the stronger pick. For winter, Topaz is the stronger pick. Millesime 1849 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Millesime 1849 and Topaz?

Millesime 1849 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Bourbon Vanilla 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.