Fragrance comparison

Topaze vs Arpège

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,945 ratings analysed

4 wins

Topaze

Avon

3.98353 votes

Rank #28,777 AmberAldehydic

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,099 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaze takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Topaze4/7

Arpège3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TopazeAvon

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 353 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%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

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

Category winnerTopazeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value73

Category winnerTopazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aldehydic92%

floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aldehydic, woody 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

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

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–

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTopazeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,099

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher 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…

Reviews →

Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …

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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 Arpège?

Topaze takes 4 of 7 categories. Topaze is rated 3.98/5 from 353 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Topaze for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Topaze or Arpège?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Topaze 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Topaze or Arpège?

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

Do Topaze and Arpège smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot.

Is Topaze or Arpège 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 Arpège?

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. Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.