As usual, it's a matter of personal preference. IMHO, orient is very classy and elegent, but it is a VERY dark blue (it must have been the orient at midnight) - looks black from some angles. If the "CA" in your post name is for California, you probably get enough bright sunlight to bring out the color of orient, which does look good when it's brighter. Topaz is relatively new, there are very few around. It's very difficult to get a feel for topaz unless you see it. I saw it, liked it and ordered it, but if it turned out the factory got it wrong and orient blue turned up, I'm not sure I would object.