Fragrance comparison

Topazio vs CA Man

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

4 wins

Topazio

Paolo Gigli

4.6712 votes

Rank #29,763 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

CA Man

Chris Adams

3.7919 votes

Rank #38,185 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topazio takes 4 of 5 categories.

Topazio
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
CA Man
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Topazio4/5

CA Man1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TopazioPaolo Gigli

CA ManChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

Category winnerTopazioRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

21%Love

53%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCA Man

SillageTopazio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral90%

vanilla80%

fruity70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Ebony WoodBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaPlumJasmineHawthorn

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

PeachPineappleStrawberryBergamotBlack PepperNutmegGreen NotesApple

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonRoseFreesiaIrisJasmineCyclamenGardenia

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarSandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk

Category winnerTopazioLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall89

Winter22

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 37%Party 25%Casual 21%Work 17%

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 36%Party 31%Date 19%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#38,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerTopazioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Topazio by Paolo Gigli pairs dark ebony wood with lush plum and thick vanilla bean. The opening sting fades fast. Then, bergamot flashes off to reveal dark ebony wood, velvety gardenia, and lush purple plum. It smells rich, cozy, and deeply grounded. You get a dense cloud of woody sweetness that avoids sugary confecti…

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Chris Adams CA Man opens with an unapologetic burst of candied fruit. You smell sharp pineapple, sweet strawberry, and tart bergamot right away. It hits fast and loud. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent rush burns off, revealing ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and clean white florals like jasmine and rose. The base sett…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Topazio or CA Man?

Topazio takes 4 of 5 categories. Topazio is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes; CA Man is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Topazio for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose CA Man for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Topazio or CA Man?

CA Man lasts longest (CA Man 65/100, Topazio 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Topazio or CA Man?

Topazio projects furthest (Topazio 75/100, CA Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Topazio and CA Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Topazio or CA Man better for summer or winter?

Topazio suits evening wear; CA Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Topazio and CA Man?

Topazio has top notes of Ebony Wood and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Plum, Jasmine and Hawthorn, a base of Vanilla Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar. CA Man has top notes of Peach, Pineapple, Strawberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Freesia and Iris, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and White Musk.