Topaze vs Nombre Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
69%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nombre Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.
TopazeChoose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Nombre NoirChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Topaze2/7
Nombre Noir5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Nombre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Nombre Noir
- Longevity
- Nombre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Nombre Noir
- Value for money
- Topaze
- Versatility
- Topaze
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nombre Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TopazeAvonNombre NoirShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 353 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
4.48/ 5 · 126 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerNombre NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
353 votes
62%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
126 votes
Category winnerNombre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNombre Noir
SillageNombre Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTopazeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aldehydic92%
floral84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
floral92%
woody84%
rose77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match69%Closely related · both floral, amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon
Heart
CarnationYlang-YlangIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVetiverTonka Bean
Top
AldehydesPalisander RosewoodCorianderMarjoramBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber
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 seasonSpring78
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTopazeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,572
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,700
PerfumerJean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNombre NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAvon 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 →Nombre Noir by Shiseido is a legendary creation that immediately sets itself apart through a dark, ink-like damask rose. The opening combines a sharp blast of aldehydes with green marjoram and palisander rosewood, creating a cold, mysterious atmosphere. As it warms on the skin, a rich ylang-ylang and powdery orris roo…
Reviews →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 Nombre Noir?
Nombre Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Topaze is rated 3.98/5 from 353 votes; Nombre Noir is rated 4.48/5 from 126 votes. Choose Topaze for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Nombre Noir for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Topaze or Nombre Noir?
Nombre Noir lasts longest (Nombre Noir 68/100, Topaze 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Topaze or Nombre Noir?
Nombre Noir projects furthest (Nombre Noir 65/100, Topaze 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Topaze and Nombre Noir smell similar?
Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Carnation.
Is Topaze or Nombre Noir 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 Nombre Noir?
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. Nombre Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Coriander and Marjoram, heart notes of Damask Rose, Osmanthus, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Honey, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.
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