Fragrance comparison

Topaze vs Ariane

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 451 ratings analysed

Topaze

Avon

3.98353 votes

Rank #28,777 AmberAldehydic

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60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #11,042 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ariane takes 4 of 7 categories.

Topaze
Choose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Ariane
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Topaze3/7

Ariane4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TopazeAvon

ArianeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 353 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

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

31%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerArianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTopaze

SillageTopaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value88

Category winnerArianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aldehydic92%

floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, floral and aromatic

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

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodPink PepperCorianderBergamotPeach

Heart

RoseCarnationOrchidYlang-YlangOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinMuskCinnamon

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot. 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–

Spring81

Summer100

Fall67

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Category winnerArianeHigher 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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Avon Ariane (1977) is a vintage floral aldehyde that balances a bright, soap-clean opening with a soft heart of rose and carnation. It eventually settles into a powdery orris and woody musk base. This fragrance is best suited for those who appreciate retro, polished scents that sit intimately on the skin, perfect for …

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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 Ariane?

Ariane takes 4 of 7 categories. Topaze is rated 3.98/5 from 353 votes; Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes. Choose Topaze for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Topaze or Ariane?

Topaze lasts longest (Topaze 62/100, Ariane 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Topaze or Ariane?

Topaze projects furthest (Topaze 60/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Topaze and Ariane smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot.

Is Topaze or Ariane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Topaze and Ariane?

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. Ariane has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.