Fragrance comparison

Sarabe vs Topaze

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 419 ratings analysed

6 wins

Sarabe

Juvena

4.2066 votes

Rank #26,337 AmberWarm Spicy

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Topaze

Avon

3.98353 votes

Rank #28,737 AmberAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sarabe takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sarabe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Topaze
Choose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Sarabe6/7

Topaze1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SarabeJuvena

TopazeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

3.98/ 5 · 353 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerSarabeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

36%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

353 votes

Category winnerSarabeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySarabe

SillageSarabe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value85

Category winnerTopazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy88%

sweet77%

vanilla65%

powdery53%

balsamic42%

amber100%

aldehydic92%

floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesOrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris

Base

Tolu BalsamBenzoinOlibanumTonka BeanAmberPatchouliVetiverVanille

Top

AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer9

Fall91

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSarabeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex55

Women45

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#28,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSarabeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sarabe by Juvena offers a rich glimpse into 1980s perfumery, blending bright aldehydes with a deeply resinous base. It starts with sharp citrus before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base of tolu balsam and benzoin creates a lingering, amber-draped warmth that fits cold weathe…

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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, Sarabe or Topaze?

Sarabe takes 6 of 7 categories. Sarabe is rated 4.20/5 from 66 votes; Topaze is rated 3.98/5 from 353 votes. Choose Sarabe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Topaze for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sarabe or Topaze?

Sarabe lasts longest (Sarabe 70/100, Topaze 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sarabe or Topaze?

Sarabe projects furthest (Sarabe 65/100, Topaze 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sarabe and Topaze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Sarabe or Topaze better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sarabe and Topaze?

Sarabe has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Tolu Balsam, Benzoin, Olibanum and Tonka Bean. 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.