Fragrance comparison

Topazio vs Violeta

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 386 ratings analysed

3 wins

Topazio

Paolo Gigli

4.6712 votes

Rank #29,763 WoodyWhite Floral

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59%scent match

Closely related

Violeta

Natura

3.76374 votes

Rank #24,411 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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Violeta
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Topazio3/4

Violeta1/4

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: Violeta

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TopazioPaolo Gigli

VioletaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

3.76/ 5 · 374 votes

Have 57%Had 28%Want 14%

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

33%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

364 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

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%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

floral69%

violet61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, white floral 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

Top

PlumBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart

GardeniaJasmineVioletRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverPatchouli

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,411

PerfumerFrancisco Marano, Luis Tsukuda

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVioletaHigher 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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Violeta opens with juicy plum, cassis, and soft citrus, then settles into a powdery floral heart where violet, jasmine, and gardenia do most of the talking. The effect is classic, feminine, and slightly vintage in style. On skin, the woody musk base keeps it gentle rather than loud. It usually suits spring best, works…

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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 Violeta?

Topazio takes 3 of 4 categories. Topazio is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes; Violeta is rated 3.76/5 from 374 votes. Choose Topazio for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Violeta for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Topazio or Violeta?

Topazio lasts longest (Topazio 56/100, Violeta 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Topazio or Violeta?

Topazio projects furthest (Topazio 75/100, Violeta 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Topazio and Violeta smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Plum and Jasmine.

Is Topazio or Violeta better for summer or winter?

Topazio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Topazio and Violeta?

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. Violeta has top notes of Plum, Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.