Topaz

WHERE has this beauty been hiding!? It's not in the notes but both hubby and I get tobacco, spice and fruit with a bit of floral in the background. I think the tobacco might be coming from the mix of woods, patchouli and cassis. It's a nice, sweet tobacco smell, not like an ashtray or a cigarette. It's pretty linear with the only change in scent was when the tobacco and spice got stronger and the fruit a bit weaker. It's SO nice! Has lasted a good 6 hours (though low sillage) with one wrist spray. This is a hidden gem for me and SO happy to have found it. I was afraid it would be overtly floral but they stay in the background and let the other notes take center stage. This is one I will wear often and is not offensive so it would be great for office wear or when you want to just smell GREAT and not SMELL great.

I have Leiber's 'Night' EDT and went for this one after reading the reviews here. The bottle is beautiful! The scent is unique. The first spray is like everybody describes it: boozy/fruity/smoky. There is a sweetness of fruit but is unusual... Hard to describe. It is balsamic from start and delicious! Then in the dry down, it reveals all its beauty. So womanly and elegant. Warm and sweet (a grown-up type of sweet), a bit powdery. Is a very cosy, inviting scent. I love it! Can't wait to wear it during the cold months. I'm so happy to have it in my collection <3

For me this is a smoky, rich, some dark and almost too sweet fruity, balsamicy wood, and myrrh. The aroma is reminiscent of burnt toffee with some dried fruit, raisins? ... Raisin Toffee? Heh, but in a very expensive way. I could imagine this scent on some fine lady, or even on Pope himself, and I would admire it like Thousand Dollar Niche Scent that an ordinary mortal just can’t comprehend. Another 10/10 from Judith Leiber for me.

Very challenging, fierce and unrelenting. It takes multiple wears until you literally realize its complexity is beautiful and no other perfume can compete. It’s similar to an uncertain new love relationship until you realize this is the one. That is the effect!

Topaz smells like a fruity pipe tobacco. At first the pipe tobacco has yet to be lit then as the fragrance progresses it is lit and a slight smokiness comes to the front. I get the image of a woman sitting across from a handsome older gentleman who is himself sitting in a fine leather wingback chair while the fireplace is blazing in his den. She is about to ask him if he would like a cocktail, but she becomes transfixed by watching him ready his pipe for a smoke. This perfume has an understated sensual feel and a carefree rugged elegance in the way that it smells. This is a unisex perfume. I would love this on my husband the only problem w/ it is its longevity and strength. I wish it was stronger and lasted longer so when my small bottle is gone, I will not repurchase. What a shame because this is a beautiful smoky, pipe tobacco and woody scent. I'm sure I will burn through my small 1 ounce bottle this fall; it won't be hard since I will have to overspray so it's beautiful scent can be noticed. Edit: 11/23/22 Wearing this again since I tested it. I kind of forgot about it to be honest. I have to say I am really enjoying it more than I did when I first tested it. The sillage and wear are moderate, but it is performing better in cold weather for me for some reason. I only bought a small 1 ounce but for the price (dirt cheap) I think it smells more expensive. This perfume shines in the cold and during the holiday season. This perfume is a compliment getter as well. I received 2 compliments this morning from my hairdresser and his assistant. They also got the pipe tobacco vibe like I do. I spoke too soon in June; I will repurchase this when the bottle runs out. Edit:8/4/23 The more times I wear Topaz the more I really like it. In fact, I would have to upgrade this perfume to a love. Topaz smells much more expensive than what I paid for it. This is a really excellent fragrance at any price point but what a value. I just purchased a larger bottle of this because I don't want to be w/out it. I was able to get a 3.4 ounce for $25. This is a cool/cold weather fragrance, but I will wear it in warmer weather as well. The fruity top notes really make this perfume workable for most weather except for extreme heat.