Fragrance comparison

Arbo Puro vs Le Prince Charmant

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 307 ratings analysed

Arbo Puro

O Boticário

3.71255 votes

Rank #18,643 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Le Prince Charmant

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.1952 votes

Rank #26,922 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Prince Charmant takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arbo Puro
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Le Prince Charmant
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Arbo Puro3/7

Le Prince Charmant4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arbo PuroO Boticário

Le Prince CharmantPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%

Category winnerLe Prince CharmantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

44%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

255 votes

38%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerLe Prince CharmantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLe Prince Charmant

SillageLe Prince Charmant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value55

Category winnerArbo PuroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

aquatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

violet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonBlack PepperBergamotRangpurGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

BambooGreen TeaMintLavenderGeraniumLily of the ValleyViolet

Base

CedarMuskPatchouliCashmeranAmberCoumarin

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green TeaBergamotWater Notes

Heart1 to 3 hours

VioletLavenderOrange Blossom

Base3 to 6 hours

MuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Green Tea, Lavender and Violet. Durations are only published for Le Prince Charmant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall30

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer100

Fall35

Winter10

Day100

Night28

Category winnerArbo PuroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex32

Women1

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,643

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#26,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerArbo PuroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arbo Puro by O Boticário is an airy, aromatic cologne built around crisp melon, zesty bergamot, and soothing green tea. Created in 2024 by perfumer Leslie Gauthier, this fragrance kicks off with an energizing splash of sweet melon, tart grapefruit, and cracked black pepper before settling into a tranquil heart of leaf…

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Le Prince Charmant by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is an easy-going citrus aromatic fragrance designed for warm, casual days. It opens with a splash of watery bergamot and a brisk green tea note that cuts through morning heat. As the initial splash calms down, clean lavender, orange blossom, and a soft violet note give…

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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, Arbo Puro or Le Prince Charmant?

Le Prince Charmant takes 4 of 7 categories. Arbo Puro is rated 3.71/5 from 255 votes; Le Prince Charmant is rated 4.19/5 from 52 votes. Choose Arbo Puro for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Le Prince Charmant for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arbo Puro or Le Prince Charmant?

Le Prince Charmant lasts longest (Le Prince Charmant 64/100, Arbo Puro 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arbo Puro or Le Prince Charmant?

Le Prince Charmant projects furthest (Le Prince Charmant 53/100, Arbo Puro 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arbo Puro and Le Prince Charmant smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Tea, Lavender and Violet.

Is Arbo Puro or Le Prince Charmant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arbo Puro is the stronger pick. For winter, Arbo Puro is the stronger pick. Le Prince Charmant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arbo Puro and Le Prince Charmant?

Arbo Puro has top notes of Melon, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Rangpur, heart notes of Bamboo, Green Tea, Mint and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Cashmeran. Le Prince Charmant has top notes of Green Tea, Bergamot and Water Notes, heart notes of Violet, Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.