Fragrance comparison

Topaz vs Vespero

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 268 ratings analysed

3 wins

Topaz

Judith Leiber

3.83266 votes

Rank #7,627 WoodyAmber

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Vespero

Maison Anonyme

3.502 votes

Rank #69,236 Fresh SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaz takes 3 of 3 categories.

Topaz
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vespero
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Topaz3/3

Vespero0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TopazJudith Leiber

VesperoMaison Anonyme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 13%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

254 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTopaz

SillageTopaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoKiwiCassisBergamot

Heart

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

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac WoodVanilleSandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

Black Pepperelemi

Heart

OlibanumMyrrhJasmineRose de MaiYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskCedarAmbergrisPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Ylang-Ylang, Olibanum and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,627

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#69,236

PerfumerChristopher Gordon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTopazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Vespero by Maison Anonyme presents an intriguing contrast of sharp black pepper and cooling elemi resin. The heart opens with sacred olibanum and myrrh, softened by a delicate floral bouquet of jasmine and rose. It eventually settles into a grounding base of cedar and ambergris. This unisex composition offers a versat…

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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, Topaz or Vespero?

Topaz takes 3 of 3 categories. Topaz is rated 3.83/5 from 266 votes; Vespero is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Topaz for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vespero for a fresh spicy and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Topaz or Vespero?

Topaz lasts longest (Topaz 71/100, Vespero 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Topaz or Vespero?

Topaz projects furthest (Topaz 68/100, Vespero 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Topaz and Vespero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Ylang-Ylang, Olibanum and Jasmine.

Is Topaz or Vespero better for summer or winter?

Vespero suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Topaz and Vespero?

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. Vespero has top notes of Black Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Olibanum, Myrrh, Jasmine and Rose de Mai, a base of Musk, Cedar, Ambergris and Patchouli.