Asteria vs Statesman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Statesman takes 2 of 3 categories.
AsteriaChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
StatesmanChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Asteria1/3
Statesman2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Statesman
- Sillage & projection
- Statesman
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Asteria
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AsteriaPrincesse Marina De BourbonStatesmanMirus Fine FragranceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 200 votes
Have 30%Had 37%Want 33%
3.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
200 votes
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityStatesman
SillageStatesman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
floral69%
rose61%
citrus100%
woody90%
warm spicy80%
amber70%
aromatic60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
PlumJuniper
Heart1 to 2 hours
PeonyClovesRose
Base2 to 4 hours
AmberSandalwoodMuskCedar
Top
LimeBergamotClovesJuniperOrange
Heart
Tolu BalsamCedarRose
Base
AmberSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cloves, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Asteria, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer48
Fall100
Winter92
Day93
Night100
Spring67
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,592
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#57,786
PerfumerNeal Peters
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerAsteriaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAsteria by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a quiet, comforting floral woody musk introduced in 2003. It opens with sweet plum balanced by the crisp pine needle snap of juniper. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a soft heart of velvety rose and fresh peony, seasoned with a gentle pinch of warm cloves. The f…
Reviews →Statesman opens with a brisk mix of lime, bergamot, juniper and clove, then settles into smooth woods, amber and a touch of resinous sweetness. It reads dressed-up, classic and slightly old-school rather than casual. If you like spicy woody masculines with a barbershop edge and strong presence, this is an easy one to …
Reviews →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, Asteria or Statesman?
Statesman takes 2 of 3 categories. Asteria is rated 4.10/5 from 200 votes; Statesman is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Asteria for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Statesman for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Asteria or Statesman?
Statesman lasts longest (Statesman 88/100, Asteria 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Asteria or Statesman?
Statesman projects furthest (Statesman 75/100, Asteria 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Asteria and Statesman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cloves, Rose and Amber.
Is Asteria or Statesman better for summer or winter?
Asteria suits day or night wear; Statesman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Asteria and Statesman?
Asteria has top notes of Plum and Juniper, heart notes of Peony, Cloves and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. Statesman has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Cloves and Juniper, heart notes of Tolu Balsam, Cedar and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.
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