Fragrance comparison

Contemporary vs Prince Blanc

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 104 ratings analysed

Contemporary

Police

3.3250 votes

Rank #22,036 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Prince Blanc

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.0054 votes

Rank #18,073 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prince Blanc takes 6 of 7 categories.

Contemporary
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Prince Blanc
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Contemporary1/7

Prince Blanc6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ContemporaryPolice

Prince BlancPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 67%Had 19%Want 14%

4.00/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 32%Had 30%Want 39%

Category winnerPrince BlancRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

48%Like

24%Ok

16%Dislike

6%Hate

50 votes

28%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerPrince BlancMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPrince Blanc

SillagePrince Blanc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value65

Category winnerContemporaryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

citrus72%

green58%

woody44%

powdery30%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

ozonic65%

woody56%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitJuniper

Heart

MintGeraniumLavenderVioletJasmineRosemaryClary Sage

Base

MuskOakmossSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean

Top30 to 60 minutes

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

MintWatermelon

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarMuskPalisander Rosewood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Mint and Musk. Durations are only published for Prince Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall29

Winter17

Day100

Night19

Spring96

Summer100

Fall36

Winter33

Day100

Night23

Category winnerPrince BlancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex17

Women7

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#18,073

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPrince BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Police Contemporary opens with a bright burst of bergamot and bitter grapefruit before settling into a cool herbaceous heart of mint, lavender, and clary sage. A soft base of cedar and oakmoss keeps the dry-down clean. It suits warm summer mornings and casual office wear when you want a light, unpretentious scent that…

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Prince Blanc by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright, uplifting woody aromatic fragrance built for casual daytime wear. It opens with a crisp splash of tart grapefruit and bitter bergamot, immediately cutting through warm air with brisk citrus energy. As the sharp opening settles, cool mint blends into a sweet, wat…

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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, Contemporary or Prince Blanc?

Prince Blanc takes 6 of 7 categories. Contemporary is rated 3.32/5 from 50 votes; Prince Blanc is rated 4.00/5 from 54 votes. Choose Contemporary for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Prince Blanc for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Contemporary or Prince Blanc?

Prince Blanc lasts longest (Prince Blanc 63/100, Contemporary 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Contemporary or Prince Blanc?

Prince Blanc projects furthest (Prince Blanc 62/100, Contemporary 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Contemporary and Prince Blanc smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mint and Musk.

Is Contemporary or Prince Blanc better for summer or winter?

For summer, Contemporary is the stronger pick. For winter, Prince Blanc is the stronger pick. Contemporary suits daytime wear; Prince Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Contemporary and Prince Blanc?

Contemporary has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Juniper, heart notes of Mint, Geranium, Lavender and Violet, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Cedar. Prince Blanc has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Mint and Watermelon, a base of Cedar, Musk and Palisander Rosewood.