Topaze vs Venus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Venus takes 4 of 6 categories.
TopazeChoose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
VenusChoose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Topaze2/6
Venus4/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Topaze
- Community sentiment
- Venus
- Longevity
- Venus
- Sillage & projection
- Venus
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Venus
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Topaze
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TopazeAvonVenusVicky TielWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 353 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 21%Had 12%Want 67%
Category winnerTopazeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
353 votes
31%Love
50%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerVenusMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVenus
SillageVenus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aldehydic92%
floral84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
powdery100%
fresh spicy92%
fresh84%
warm spicy77%
yellow floral69%
vanilla61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both warm spicy
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
AldehydesCitruses
Heart
IrisYlang-YlangMimosaViolet LeafSpicesBasilNutmegClove
Base
VanilleWoodsy NotesAmberBenzoinHeliotrope
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Amber. 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–
Spring100
Summer75
Fall50
Winter75
Day30
Night100
Category winnerVenusMost 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#37,483
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerTopazeHigher 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 →Vicky Tiel Venus offers a heavy dose of classic floral aldehydes mixed with bright citruses. It soon transitions into a rich, powdery heart of ylang ylang, mimosa, and iris, resting on a base of warm vanilla, benzoin, and heliotrope. It fits women who prefer vintage, bold, clean soapy profiles with a dense woody base.
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 Venus?
Venus takes 4 of 6 categories. Topaze is rated 3.98/5 from 353 votes; Venus is rated 3.92/5 from 26 votes. Choose Topaze for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Venus for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Topaze or Venus?
Venus lasts longest (Venus 91/100, Topaze 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Topaze or Venus?
Venus projects furthest (Venus 70/100, Topaze 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Topaze and Venus smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Amber.
Is Topaze or Venus better for summer or winter?
For summer, Venus is the stronger pick. For winter, Topaze is the stronger pick. Venus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Topaze and Venus?
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. Venus has top notes of Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanille, Woodsy Notes, Amber and Benzoin.
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