Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs Topaz

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 368 ratings analysed

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Topaz

Judith Leiber

3.83266 votes

Rank #7,019 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaz takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Topaz
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Sofia2/7

Topaz5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofiaDetaille

TopazJudith Leiber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

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

20%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

25%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerSofiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTopaz

SillageTopaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTopazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TamarindCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

Top

MangoKiwiCassisBergamot

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac WoodVanilleSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCassis, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vanille. Durations are only published for Sofia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night73

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSofiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 26%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#7,019

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerTopazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Sofia presents an unusual spin on classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a pungent kick of tangy tamarind and bitter green cassis buds. Give it two minutes. The sharpness smooths out quickly as almond-toned heliotrope and soft jasmine emerge across the heart. Grounding the base is an earthy patcho…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Sofia or Topaz?

Topaz takes 5 of 7 categories. Sofia is rated 3.77/5 from 102 votes; Topaz is rated 3.83/5 from 266 votes. Choose Sofia for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Topaz for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sofia or Topaz?

Topaz lasts longest (Topaz 71/100, Sofia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or Topaz?

Topaz projects furthest (Topaz 68/100, Sofia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofia and Topaz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cassis, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Sofia or Topaz better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sofia and Topaz?

Sofia has top notes of Tamarind and Cassis, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vanille. 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.