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Avon Topaze is a Cologne launched in 1959. Topaze opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Coriander, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Tonka Bean. Avon's Topaze carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This classic is a divisive one: some find it a delightful, clean, and affordable Chanel No. 5 dupe, while others are put off by its vintage, 'grandma' vibes and animalic notes. Test before you commit, but the price is right for a retro gamble.
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  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Warm
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Topaze Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its clean and soapy facets, make it suitable for office and casual wear. While it has an elegant, classic feel, some find its vintage character less suited for modern formal settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Certified by Cruelty Free International · Check the register · We last checked Sept 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

Topaze opens with a sparkling burst of aldehydes, bright citrus from bergamot and lemon, and a hint of spicy coriander. This quickly gives way to a rich floral heart, with prominent carnation, powdery iris, and lush jasmine. The drydown is a warm embrace of amber and sandalwood, underscored by earthy vetiver and a distinct, musky civet that adds a touch of vintage allure.

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