Fragrance comparison

Topazio vs Sitar

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

4 wins

Topazio

Paolo Gigli

4.6712 votes

Rank #29,763 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Sitar

O Boticário

4.2322 votes

Rank #44,585 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topazio takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Topazio4/4

Sitar0/4

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

SitarO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 12%Had 46%Want 41%

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

45%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTopazio

SillageTopazio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

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%

floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

tropical61%

Scent match45%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

BergamotOrangePlumBamboo

Heart

FrangipaniOrange BlossomGardenia

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Plum and Sandalwood. 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

Spring50

Summer7

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,585

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

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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Sitar by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of sweet orange, crisp bergamot, and juicy dark plum, balanced immediately by the clean, dewy greenness of fresh bamboo. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a lush heart of creamy frangipani, sunny orange blossom, and smooth gardenia brings a warm, tropical floral feel…

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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 Sitar?

Topazio takes 4 of 4 categories. Topazio is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes; Sitar is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes. Choose Topazio for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sitar for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Topazio or Sitar?

They last about the same: Topazio 56/100, Sitar 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Topazio or Sitar?

Topazio projects furthest (Topazio 75/100, Sitar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Topazio and Sitar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Plum and Sandalwood.

Is Topazio or Sitar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Topazio and Sitar?

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. Sitar has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Plum and Bamboo, heart notes of Frangipani, Orange Blossom and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Vanilla.