Fragrance comparison

Topaze vs HF

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 356 ratings analysed

3 wins

Topaze

Avon

3.98353 votes

Rank #28,777 AmberAldehydic

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Kanebo · 1989

2.673 votes

Rank #73,887 AromaticWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaze takes 3 of 4 categories.

Topaze
Choose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
HF
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Topaze3/4

HF1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TopazeAvon

HFKanebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 353 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityHF

SillageTopaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTopazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aldehydic92%

floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

amber84%

green77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and floral

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

CorianderBergamotGreen NotesAldehydesFruity Notes

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationJasmineRose

Base

VetiverAmberCivetBenzoinMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Carnation. 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–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,887

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched1989

Reviews0

Category winnerTopazeHigher 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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Kanebo HF is a crisp green floral fragrance that pairs sharp, dry coriander with a cool, powdery iris. Designed by perfumer Maurice Roucel in 1989, it operates as a subtle, clean skin scent. It is a quiet companion for formal spring mornings or quiet daytime wear.

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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 HF?

Topaze takes 3 of 4 categories. Topaze is rated 3.98/5 from 353 votes; HF is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Topaze for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose HF for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Topaze or HF?

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

Which projects more, Topaze or HF?

Topaze projects furthest (Topaze 60/100, HF 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Topaze and HF smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Topaze or HF better for summer or winter?

HF suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Topaze and HF?

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. HF has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot, Green Notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Civet and Benzoin.