Fragrance comparison

Topazio vs Limiar

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

3 wins

Topazio

Paolo Gigli

4.6712 votes

Rank #29,763 WoodyWhite Floral

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Limiar

Natura

4.2639 votes

Rank #29,951 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topazio takes 3 of 4 categories.

Topazio
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Limiar
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Topazio3/4

Limiar1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TopazioPaolo Gigli

LimiarNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

4.26/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 4%Had 92%Want 4%

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

46%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLimiar

SillageTopazio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral90%

vanilla80%

fruity70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

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

Top

Ylang-YlangBergamotVioletGardeniaRoseMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineCassisRed CurrantPlum

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Plum and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Topazio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer87

Fall87

Winter33

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#29,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Limiar is a classic floral fruity with a bright citrus opening, a soft white floral heart, and a woody, musky base. It reads feminine and slightly powdery, with violet, rose, jasmine, and gardenia giving it a polished vintage feel. On skin, it usually comes across as gentle to moderate rather than loud. If you enjoy a…

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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 Limiar?

Topazio takes 3 of 4 categories. Topazio is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes; Limiar is rated 4.26/5 from 39 votes. Choose Topazio for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Limiar for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Topazio or Limiar?

They last about the same: Limiar 57/100, Topazio 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Topazio or Limiar?

Topazio projects furthest (Topazio 75/100, Limiar 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Topazio and Limiar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Plum and Jasmine.

Is Topazio or Limiar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Topazio and Limiar?

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. Limiar has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Violet and Gardenia, heart notes of Jasmine, Cassis, Red Currant and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.