Fragrance comparison

26 vs Regal

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 133 ratings analysed

The Fragrance Kitchen

5.001 votes

Rank #53,787 GreenAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Regal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.77132 votes

Rank #15,157 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

26
Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Regal
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

262/4

Regal2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 26
Sillage & projection: Regal
Value for money: 26
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Regal

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

26The Fragrance Kitchen

RegalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.77/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

30%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

5%Hate

132 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity26

SillageRegal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value29

Category winner26Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

amber92%

patchouli84%

violet77%

powdery69%

rose61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both rose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Green Notes

Heart

VioletJasmineRose

Base

AmberPatchouli

Top

SaffronGeraniumGreen Notes

Heart

RoseVioletHedioneJasmine

Base

PatchouliVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Violet, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring49

Summer27

Fall100

Winter81

Day48

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men13

Unisex44

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,157

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerRegalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

26 by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with a sharp burst of crushed green leaves before revealing soft violet and clean jasmine. Dark patchouli and golden amber build a grounded, resinous baseline that shifts the early brightness into a dusty, warm floral dry-down. It sits close on skin during cool spring mornings, offeri…

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Regal by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a distinct sharp green bite coupled with bitter saffron and crisp geranium. The top notes yield within twenty minutes to a dense floral core dominated by oily rose, sweet violet, and green jasmine. As it settles onto skin during cool fall evenings, patchouli and dry Virginia…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 26 or Regal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 26 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Regal is rated 3.77/5 from 132 votes. Choose 26 for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Regal for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 26 or Regal?

26 lasts longest (26 80/100, Regal 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 26 or Regal?

Regal projects furthest (Regal 63/100, 26 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 26 and Regal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Violet, Jasmine and Rose.

Is 26 or Regal better for summer or winter?

26 suits day or night wear; Regal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 26 and Regal?

26 has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber and Patchouli. Regal has top notes of Saffron, Geranium and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Hedione and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.