Fragrance comparison

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai vs Topaz

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 588 ratings analysed

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

Le Labo

3.83322 votes

Rank #9,416 AmberWhite Floral

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37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Topaz

Judith Leiber

3.83266 votes

Rank #7,474 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaz takes 3 of 7 categories.

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Topaz
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai2/7

Topaz3/7

Ratings & consensus: Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Topaz
Value for money: Topaz
Versatility: Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Topaz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Myrrhe 55 ShanghaiLe Labo

TopazJudith Leiber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

3.83/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerMyrrhe 55 ShanghaiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

29%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

8%Hate

322 votes

25%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTopaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTopazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineMyrrhPatchouliMuskAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MangoKiwiCassisBergamot

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac WoodVanilleSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Myrrh, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Myrrhe 55 Shanghai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer39

Fall100

Winter94

Day71

Night100

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMyrrhe 55 ShanghaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex52

Women44

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,416

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#7,474

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerTopazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai by Le Labo is an amber chypre that surprises many wearers by leading with bold white floral notes rather than heavy incense. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, the scent centres on a waxy, sweet jasmine blossom layered over warm balsamic myrrh with a faint licorice tint. Earthy patchouli and animalic…

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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, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or Topaz?

Topaz takes 3 of 7 categories. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is rated 3.83/5 from 322 votes; Topaz is rated 3.83/5 from 266 votes. Choose Myrrhe 55 Shanghai for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Topaz for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or Topaz?

They last about the same: Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 71/100, Topaz 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or Topaz?

Topaz projects furthest (Topaz 68/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Myrrhe 55 Shanghai and Topaz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Myrrh, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or Topaz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is the stronger pick. For winter, Topaz is the stronger pick. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Myrrhe 55 Shanghai and Topaz?

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai features Jasmine, Myrrh, Patchouli, Musk and Ambergris. 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.