Fragrance comparison

Topazio vs Smeraldo

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

Topazio

Paolo Gigli

4.6712 votes

Rank #29,763 WoodyWhite Floral

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Smeraldo

Paolo Gigli

3.8015 votes

Rank #46,068 SweetFruity

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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.
Smeraldo
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Topazio4/5

Smeraldo1/5

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

SmeraldoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 23%Want 55%

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

27%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySmeraldo

SillageTopazio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral90%

vanilla80%

fruity70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

tropical69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, 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

GardeniaLilacYlang-YlangJasmineLemonRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PapayaPlumPineappleVioletPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanAmber

Category winnerTopazioLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night32

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

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 26%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Paolo Gigli Smeraldo unfolds like a sun-drenched Italian garden overflowing with blossoms and ripe orchard fruit. The opening brings an instant snap of tart lemon, bergamot, and heady gardenia. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus dissipate, a velvety core of lilac, jasmine, and ylang-ylang …

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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 Smeraldo?

Topazio takes 4 of 5 categories. Topazio is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes; Smeraldo is rated 3.80/5 from 15 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 Smeraldo for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Topazio or Smeraldo?

Smeraldo lasts longest (Smeraldo 69/100, Topazio 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Topazio or Smeraldo?

Topazio projects furthest (Topazio 75/100, Smeraldo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Topazio and Smeraldo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Plum and Jasmine.

Is Topazio or Smeraldo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Topazio and Smeraldo?

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. Smeraldo has top notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Papaya, Plum, Pineapple and Violet, a base of Vanilla Bean and Amber.