Fragrance comparison

Artist vs In principio

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Artist

Phuong Dang

4.176 votes

Rank #52,247 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

In principio

Zanini

4.1317 votes

Rank #20,016 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In principio takes 4 of 4 categories.

Artist
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, day or night wear.
In principio
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Artist0/4

In principio4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArtistPhuong Dang

In principioZanini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%

4.13/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityIn principio

SillageIn principio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIn principioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

balsamic77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitronLemonRed PepperCypressDavanaMarigoldJuniper Berries

Heart

IrisTurkish RoseCinnamonViolet WoodsorrelGalbanumMagnoliaelemi

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodHaitian VetiverAmbergrisLabdanumIncensePatchouliTobacco

Notes

Tuscan CypressBitter OrangeTurkish RoseFrankincenseYlang YlangAmbergrisKumquatNutmegelemiLilyMacePalisander Rosewood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, elemi and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,247

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour, Mark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,016

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerIn principioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Artist by Phuong Dang is a complex, artistic composition blending bright citrus top notes with a resinous, woody heart. Launching in 2022, this unisex scent balances zesty citron and juniper berries against a profound base of sandalwood, tobacco, and Madagascar vanilla. It is a thoughtful choice for cool autumn days w…

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In principio by Zanini starts with bright, bitter citrus and dries down to a rich, meditative base of frankincense and cistus. The fragrance suits individuals seeking a contemplative, resinous aroma for cool autumn evenings. It balances citrus top notes with warm, mineral ambergris, creating a distinct option for thos…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Artist or In principio?

In principio takes 4 of 4 categories. Artist is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; In principio is rated 4.13/5 from 17 votes. Choose Artist for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose In principio for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Artist or In principio?

In principio lasts longest (In principio 83/100, Artist 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Artist or In principio?

In principio projects furthest (In principio 75/100, Artist 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Artist and In principio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, elemi and Ambergris.

Is Artist or In principio better for summer or winter?

Artist suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Artist and In principio?

Artist has top notes of Citron, Lemon, Red Pepper and Cypress, heart notes of Iris, Turkish Rose, Cinnamon and Violet Woodsorrel, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and Ambergris. In principio features Tuscan Cypress, Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang.