Fragrance comparison

Topaze vs Premiere

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 387 ratings analysed

Topaze

Avon

3.98353 votes

Rank #28,777 AmberAldehydic

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #47,858 EarthyAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Topaze
Choose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Topaze3/6

Premiere3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TopazeAvon

PremiereCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 353 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%

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

32%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerPremiereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTopaze

SillagePremiere

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%

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aldehydic, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Category winnerPremiereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,858

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…

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Premiere by Castelbajac opens with a fizzy blast of aldehydes and sharp bergamot, backed by the green spring crunch of hyacinth and tart black currant. It feels like stepping out of a hot shower into a cool, mossy forest clearing. As the bright citrus sparkle settles, a dense bouquet of carnation, honeyed jasmine, and…

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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 Premiere?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Topaze is rated 3.98/5 from 353 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Topaze for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Topaze or Premiere?

Topaze lasts longest (Topaze 62/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Topaze or Premiere?

Premiere projects furthest (Premiere 71/100, Topaze 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Topaze and Premiere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Topaze or Premiere better for summer or winter?

For summer, Premiere is the stronger pick. For winter, Topaze is the stronger pick. Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Topaze and Premiere?

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. Premiere has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Civet.