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Tosya – :
Hmm…this is unique for sure! It’s smoky, fruity, woodsy and kinda maple-y, like another reviewer noted. After sniffing this for a while, it puts in mind two other weird but wonderful fragrances, Amouage’s Interlude and Hanae Mori’s Magical Moon. Both of them have uniqueness with the fruits, smokiness and incense, and this one has a similar vibe. I’d say if you’re a fan of either of the aforementioned, do give this one a try. For me, it was a blind buy, and a successful one at that.
I don’t get much floral on my skin, maybe a bit of ylang ylang, but I do get woodsy fruits laced with smoky myrrh. Patchouli, as always, stands out on my skin too, giving it a hint of darkness. It’s like an 80’s powerhouse but with a modern twist, if that makes sense. I will say, it’s kinda hard to describe this scent because it smells so unusual. I owned Leiber’s Night and really enjoyed it, so this is another pleasant addition from the brand. I’ll have to update later on sillage and longevity.
lgm_ma – :
I am always curious about the western treatment of Oud, and that’s why I purchased this one. Topaz is very unique and well blended. Sweet sticky tropical fruits and florals (really catch the ylang myself) layered over the base of an 80’s powerhouse. (Very animalic, almost smells like civet) Which would be the Oud/Musk combo. I definitly don’t own anything else like this, I have never even smelled anything remotely resembling it. Topaz is wonderfully one of a kind. I want to try the other Lieber scents now for sure.
shalev_sko – :
I love this perfume. It smells like Sunday morning to me. Here’s why…the opening of this little number is tinged with a certain maple-y bitterness of a piss soaked mattress left out on the curb at the entrance to an equally piss soaked subway the maple syrup/hobo piss smell calls to mind images of a subterranean dwelling in some metropolitan city where the lush floral perfumes and wafts of starched stockings of the upper crust drift down the street grates to mingle with the earthy smell of the musty subway. There’s also a smokiness that hovers above a very woody base that also reminds me of Sunday service at a catholic mass where the incense and the wooden church pews scents fight for dominance.
I can also say that if I were to put on my moms vintage leather trench coat, smoke some of my dad’s camels, and douse myself in my aunts CoCo by Chanel I wouldn’t need Judith Leiber Topaz. But in the interest of not looking like a cross dressing chain smoking old slut I’m glad Topaz has found her way into my collection.
Sinful80 – :
Bottle has a nice design with ram stones. Perfume is soft, not offensive, close to skin, nothing special but not unpleasant, was in Marshalls for sale.
vadim1992 – :
Has potential but the fruity notes kill this for me – the mango/kiwi give it a sickly sweetness almost like fruits gone over-ripe which combined with the woody notes reminds me of Hillary Duff’s with love which I loathe.
vlakik – :
I PERSONNALLY LIKE THIS FRAGRANCE. IT IS SUBTLE BUT YET IT LEAVES A SEXY SCENT WHEN YOU PASS OTHERS. IT SAYS THAT’S A “REAL WOMEN.” THE BOTTLE IS ALSO VERY CLASSY. RSTING 5.00
mihan2111 – :
Found this in TJ Maxx. Similar in the beginning to Tom Ford’s Violet Blond, but while Topaz is nice, I don’t feel that it pushed the envelop as far as it could have (should have highlighted the smoky/tobacco notes more), because when things start to really get good in the dry down, the scent fades out fast. However after wearing this for several days in a row, I still have to say that the I wish the envelop would have been pushed a little more when it comes to the smoky notes and I wish the dry down was longer and stronger, but when it quiets down and becomes a skin scent, this is very beautiful and sexy and I believe both men and women would think so. I’ve been enjoying it very much.
nme694intitytek – :
Old lady’s bathroom in a bottle!!!
What words can I use to describe the stench that is Topaz? I think I will write a poem….
“Musty flowers,
Cinnamon spice…maybe even old spice,
Coco-coffee…something bitter,
Either way you shouldn’t try”
Office Safe: No too strong
Potency: HEAVY (1 or 2 sprays is enough)
Timing: Winter & Fall evenings
Packaging: 9/10; the jewels are a creative touch
Price $18 for 75m / 2.53 oz at Winners / TJ Maxx
Will I repurchase: NO
Disclaimer: my experience may be different from your experience based on my skin type, my chemistry, the season, and my personal tastes
оксана 2011 – :
Before anything else, I don’t like the name. Why is it called Topaz? There are other (semi)precious stones much better than a topaz… for that matter I wasn’t interested in it at all.
Finally curiosity won and got it. I found it in Winners… and since I had just received a late Christmas present cheque, I said to myself I could give “moi” a surprise.
Wow. The scent is just gorgeous! On mt skin it’s violet and oud, frankinsense, myrrth an amber. I cannot smell jasmine or lily of the valley, which is a good thing for me. I cannot smell any fruits or bergamot either. The scent is not far for the violets of Tom Ford, mixed with a good dose of musk and some oud and burning resins. The oud though is not medicinal like Montale’s oud…or smooth like Micallef’s, It’s smoky, woody…. reminds me a little of M7.
Unexpectedly good, even for me, and I usually don’t enjoy scents that contain violet.
For a designer fragrance, I find it quite “risky”. It seems to me that the nose here decided to be adventurous and take some chances… as I cannot see the public going crazy for this. It just lacks that “pleasant” character. It’s special, different, a little strange. Unlike the J.L. Night, which is sweet, gorgeous, fruity, easily loved, I can see Topaz being the one with an attitude!
The bottle is brown glass adorned with brown rinestones. Quite pretty, although I am not into the bling bling that much.
Overall, a lovely and original true oriental. Modern, smooth, rich but still crystalline. Not a safe blind buy though….
alex78 – :
Very elegant and “high-society” smell. I liked that at the beginning I couldn’t smell a single note distinctively, it was just an intriguing smell of something oriental-gourmand, not too sweet, not too cloying, but still strong, not loud but one you will certainly notice. This scent is fit for a lady, definitely a lady, but not the mousy type but very self-assured crème de la crème.
I’m not especially taken with the middle musk and myrrh notes. I don’t get almost any of the flowers, not separately, they too work not as soloists but a choir for me – something oriental-sounding, maybe jasmine and a touch of ylang-ylang, definitely not any of English garden flowers (shame really, I was kind of hoping to get lily-of-the-valley they indicated in the pyramid).
After this it’s the base time, and the scent wonderfully transforms into a rather masculine scent with a girlie touch: reminds me of Hercule Poirot, who is certainly a perfect little gentleman but prefers sweet liquor to whiskey. At this moment I don’t think that bottle and its juice belong to each other.
Unfortunately after this stage it went straight downhill for me: sickly sweet for a long long time.
UPD: With the 2nd attempt I love the drydowm – sweet woods and insense note, but the middle stage was too syrupy sweet. The begginning is delightful, I wish the scent would be frozen at the first stage and wouldn’t evolve.
Have to try it again though, will give this nice bottle one more chance.
XRumer – :
Ran across this the other day at TJMaxx and was intrigued. I have never heard of Judith Leiber and was curious, but not enough to purchase the bottle blind (was rather pricey even at the Maxx). Later in the day, I decided to read Fragrantica’s description, which wasn’t much but after seeing the price of the fragrance on Ebay and elsewhere, I thought maybe the Maxx’s price was good after all. So, today I took the plunge and purchased.
For those who seek a fragrance unique and not found-in-every-other-bottle, this is for you. The top notes are fine, but seems disconnected with the rest of the scent accords. The middle was where it becomes interesting. There is a woody, smoky scent but sweet. I believe the sweetness comes from the ylang-ylang and the myrrh. Very lovely and nothing sugary or cloy (like so many celebrity perfumes). The dry down and base can best be described as the female version of M7.
Many reviewers describe perfumes by the imaginary person who wears it. So this is my attempt. This is a lady that keeps secrets (predominately from others). She is intimidating, foreboding, and disconcerting in her demeanor. As a result, people get nervous and reveal themselves to her. She doesn’t smoke, neither do those around as to not offend her. She is graceful, polite and knows etiquette; but always remains aloof. You very much like her perfume, yet wouldn’t dare mention this to her. She feels dangerous and powerful and you desire to be just like her, but never will.
kochevnik – :
The bottle is gorgeous! So, will it overshadow the frag? Maybe. While breaking no new ground, this modern scent with its subtle retro nod will please.
This glamorous oriental radiates with an exotic intro of cassis, black currant and bergamot which glides nicely into the classic middle notes of jasmine, lily-of-the-valley and rose. The base is a bit shy. It’s there but not totally sealing the deal.
This is a classy scent that radiates charm and should please those that purchase. And let us not forget the bottle!