Fragrance comparison

ANNCESTRAL vs Le Prince In Fire

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

ANNCESTRAL

Lehmann

5.002 votes

Rank #39,715 AmberAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Le Prince In Fire

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.6523 votes

Rank #36,646 LeatherVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

ANNCESTRAL takes 3 of 5 categories.

ANNCESTRAL
Choose it for a amber and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Le Prince In Fire
Choose it for a leather and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

ANNCESTRAL3/5

Le Prince In Fire2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: ANNCESTRAL
Sillage & projection: ANNCESTRAL
Value for money: Le Prince In Fire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): ANNCESTRAL
Fragranxe ranking: Le Prince In Fire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ANNCESTRALLehmann

Le Prince In FirePrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.65/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 42%Had 5%Want 54%

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

2 votes · too few to score

39%Love

13%Like

26%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityANNCESTRAL

SillageANNCESTRAL

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value72

Category winnerLe Prince In FireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

anis91%

soft spicy83%

sweet74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

leather100%

vanilla92%

balsamic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseRoseBergamotPepperLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

MyrrhOpoponaxCopal

Base7-9 hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodCedarwoodSiamBenzoinVetiver

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotPepper

Heart2 to 4 hours

LeatherPatchouli

Base4 to 7 hours

OpoponaxVanillaVetiver

Category winnerANNCESTRALLongest dry-down: 7-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring38

Summer23

Fall100

Winter92

Day36

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,646

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLe Prince In FireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ANNCESTRAL by Lehmann is an amber woody fragrance rooted in ancient resin traditions. It starts with a sharp prickle of black pepper, bright lemon, and crisp bergamot. That initial sparkle is fleeting. Within minutes, a distinct licorice twist of star anise emerges alongside a faint, dry rose petal note. The perfume q…

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Le Prince In Fire by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is an oriental spicy fragrance for men that centers on a warm collision of smoky leather and resinous vanilla. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot combined with crushed pepper, giving the initial spray a bright and fresh spicy kick. As the citrus settles, the…

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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, ANNCESTRAL or Le Prince In Fire?

ANNCESTRAL takes 3 of 5 categories. ANNCESTRAL is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Le Prince In Fire is rated 3.65/5 from 23 votes. Choose ANNCESTRAL for a amber and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Le Prince In Fire for a leather and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, ANNCESTRAL or Le Prince In Fire?

ANNCESTRAL lasts longest (ANNCESTRAL 70/100, Le Prince In Fire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ANNCESTRAL or Le Prince In Fire?

ANNCESTRAL projects furthest (ANNCESTRAL 63/100, Le Prince In Fire 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ANNCESTRAL and Le Prince In Fire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Opoponax and Vanilla.

Is ANNCESTRAL or Le Prince In Fire better for summer or winter?

ANNCESTRAL suits day or night wear; Le Prince In Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ANNCESTRAL and Le Prince In Fire?

ANNCESTRAL has top notes of Star Anise, Rose, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Myrrh, Opoponax and Copal, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Le Prince In Fire has top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Leather and Patchouli, a base of Opoponax, Vanilla and Vetiver.