Fragrance comparison

Topaze vs Aire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 887 ratings analysed

6 wins

Topaze

Avon

3.98353 votes

Rank #28,777 AmberAldehydic

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,878 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaze takes 6 of 7 categories.

Topaze
Choose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Topaze6/7

Aire1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TopazeAvon

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 353 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerTopazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

353 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerTopazeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityTopaze

SillageTopaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value42

Category winnerTopazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aldehydic92%

floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVetiverTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTopazeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,878

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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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, Topaze or Aire?

Topaze takes 6 of 7 categories. Topaze is rated 3.98/5 from 353 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Topaze for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Topaze or Aire?

They last about the same: Topaze 62/100, Aire 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Topaze or Aire?

Topaze projects furthest (Topaze 60/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Topaze and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Iris.

Is Topaze or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Topaze is the stronger pick. For winter, Topaze is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Topaze and Aire?

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. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.