Fragrance comparison

Topaze vs Masquerade Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 354 ratings analysed

3 wins

Topaze

Avon

3.98353 votes

Rank #28,777 AmberAldehydic

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Masquerade Parfum

Prince Matchabelli

4.001 votes

Rank #69,743 MuskyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaze takes 3 of 3 categories.

Topaze
Choose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Masquerade Parfum
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Topaze3/3

Masquerade Parfum0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Topaze
Sillage & projection: Topaze
Value for money: Not scored
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

Masquerade ParfumPrince Matchabelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 353 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTopaze

SillageTopaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aldehydic92%

floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

musky100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Brazilian RosewoodGreen NotesPeachAldehydesBergamotLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangCarnationRoseSandalwoodVetiver

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskVanillaAmbergrisBenzoinOpoponaxMossCivet

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for Masquerade Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#69,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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…

Reviews →

Masquerade Parfum by Prince Matchabelli is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance launched in 1970 for women. It opens with an unmistakable burst of crisp aldehydes, bright bergamot, lemon, and green notes, softened by ripe peach and Brazilian rosewood. The heart settles into an abundant bouquet of jasmine, iris, rose, y…

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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 Masquerade Parfum?

Topaze takes 3 of 3 categories. Topaze is rated 3.98/5 from 353 votes; Masquerade Parfum is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Topaze for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Masquerade Parfum for a musky and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Topaze or Masquerade Parfum?

They last about the same: Topaze 62/100, Masquerade Parfum 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Topaze or Masquerade Parfum?

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

Do Topaze and Masquerade Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Topaze or Masquerade Parfum better for summer or winter?

Masquerade Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Topaze and Masquerade Parfum?

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. Masquerade Parfum has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Green Notes, Peach and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Ambergris and Benzoin.