Fragrance comparison

Topazio vs Plum

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

Topazio

Paolo Gigli

4.6712 votes

Rank #29,763 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Plum

Mary Greenwell

4.05149 votes

Rank #7,213 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Plum takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Topazio2/5

Plum3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TopazioPaolo Gigli

PlumMary Greenwell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

4.05/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 33%Had 18%Want 48%

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

34%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPlum

SillageTopazio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

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%

fruity92%

woody84%

tuberose77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and fruity

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

PlumPeachBlack CurrantBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseGardeniaAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineRose

Base8-10+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

Category winnerPlumLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring43

Summer27

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night87

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Party 28%Work 23%Casual 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,213

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerPlumHigher 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…

Reviews →

Mary Greenwell Plum delivers a surprising shock to anyone expecting a sugary fruit bowl. The opening hits with tart black currant and bright bergamot before a lush wave of tuberose takes over. Do not expect candy. This fragrance is a full-bodied modern chypre built with classical backbone. Ripe peach and dark plum fle…

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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 Plum?

Plum takes 3 of 5 categories. Topazio is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes; Plum is rated 4.05/5 from 149 votes. Choose Topazio for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Plum for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Topazio or Plum?

Plum lasts longest (Plum 67/100, Topazio 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Topazio or Plum?

Topazio projects furthest (Topazio 75/100, Plum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Topazio and Plum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Plum and Jasmine.

Is Topazio or Plum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Topazio and Plum?

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. Plum has top notes of Plum, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Gardenia, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.