Fragrance comparison

Topazio vs Los Angeles LAX

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Topazio

Paolo Gigli

4.6712 votes

Rank #29,763 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Los Angeles LAX

The Scent of Departure

2.506 votes

Rank #65,212 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topazio takes 2 of 2 categories.

Topazio
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Los Angeles LAX
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Topazio2/2

Los Angeles LAX0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
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

Los Angeles LAXThe Scent of Departure

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

2.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 21%Had 11%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

17%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

83%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageTopazio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral90%

vanilla80%

fruity70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

citrus100%

white floral92%

musky84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, woody 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

GrapefruitBergamotPlum

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineGardenia

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#65,212

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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Los Angeles LAX is a light floral woody musk that tries to bottle the breezy vibe of Southern California. Crisp grapefruit and bergamot open the scent, which soon settles into a soft white floral heart of orange blossom and gardenia. It wears very close to the skin, making it a quiet choice for casual summer mornings.

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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 Los Angeles LAX?

Topazio takes 2 of 2 categories. Topazio is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes; Los Angeles LAX is rated 2.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Topazio for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Los Angeles LAX for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Topazio or Los Angeles LAX?

Topazio projects furthest (Topazio 75/100, Los Angeles LAX 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Topazio and Los Angeles LAX smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Plum and Jasmine.

Is Topazio or Los Angeles LAX better for summer or winter?

Topazio suits evening wear; Los Angeles LAX suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Topazio and Los Angeles LAX?

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. Los Angeles LAX has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Plum, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.