Fragrance comparison

Yen vs Topaz Glamour

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Yen

Papa James

4.754 votes

Rank #43,084 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Topaz Glamour

The Fragrance

3.7713 votes

Rank #39,104 FruityMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaz Glamour takes 2 of 4 categories.

Yen
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Topaz Glamour
Choose it for a fruity and mossy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Yen1/4

Topaz Glamour2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Topaz Glamour
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Yen
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Topaz Glamour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YenPapa James

Topaz GlamourThe Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

38%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTopaz Glamour

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value31

Category winnerYenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

musky69%

animalic61%

fruity100%

mossy88%

sweet77%

earthy65%

musky53%

woody42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Floral NotesVanilla

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmbergrisOakmossLeatherCaramelMusk

Top

RaspberryBerry FruitsExotic Fruits

Heart

Woody Notes

Base

OakmossMuskAmberCaramel

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Oakmoss, Caramel and Musk. Durations are only published for Yen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer100

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 31%Date 29%Work 24%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerTopaz GlamourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yen by Papa James delivers a lively clash between bright fruits and cozy, resinous depth. The first spray releases a snappy burst of tart raspberry, juicy orange, and sparkling bergamot, sharpened by a pinch of pink pepper. It wakes up your senses instantly. Soon after, the zesty opening softens into a cushion of warm…

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Topaz Glamour opens with a punch of tart raspberry and mixed berry fruits that feel bright and energetic on initial spray. As the top notes settle, dry woody notes meet grounding oakmoss and clean musk, cutting through the initial sugary blast. The dry down stays warm on skin for hours, anchoring sticky caramel agains…

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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, Yen or Topaz Glamour?

Topaz Glamour takes 2 of 4 categories. Yen is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Topaz Glamour is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Yen for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Topaz Glamour for a fruity and mossy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Yen or Topaz Glamour?

Topaz Glamour lasts longest (Topaz Glamour 83/100, Yen 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yen or Topaz Glamour?

Projection is very close: Yen 67/100, Topaz Glamour 67/100 for sillage.

Do Yen and Topaz Glamour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Oakmoss, Caramel and Musk.

Is Yen or Topaz Glamour better for summer or winter?

Yen suits daytime wear; Topaz Glamour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yen and Topaz Glamour?

Yen has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Floral Notes and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Leather. Topaz Glamour has top notes of Raspberry, Berry Fruits and Exotic Fruits, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Amber and Caramel.