What does it smell like?
Main smell: woody and amber. It opens with mango and kiwi, moves to myrrh and ylang-ylang and dries down to agarwood (oud) and patchouli.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Topaz notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Judith Leiber Topaz EDP in detail
Judith Leiber is the house behind Topaz EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
The style of Topaz
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like myrrh and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include black currant, incense and guaiac wood. Perfume fans rate it 3.95 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €36. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Jil Sander Sun but less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jil Sander Sun.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, fall, summer and spring. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Other Judith Leiber perfumes
The house has 8 perfumes here, led by Night, Exotic Coral and Minaudiere.
Is Topaz long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. The Spirit Of Dubai Turath lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like agarwood (oud) and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Topaz
Similar picks to try: Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (9 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (12 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (10 shared notes) and Jil Sander Sun (8 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can I wear Topaz to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can men wear Topaz?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.