Fragrance comparison

Crown Prince vs Rose Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Crown Prince

Insider Parfums

3.867 votes

Rank #44,176 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Rose Oud

Maison Alhambra

4.0616 votes

Rank #36,022 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Oud takes 2 of 4 categories.

Crown Prince
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Rose Oud
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Crown Prince1/4

Rose Oud2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Crown Prince
Value for money: Rose Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crown PrinceInsider Parfums

Rose OudMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

44%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCrown Prince

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value84

Category winnerRose OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

rose92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

fruity61%

oud100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

amber48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both oud, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

DatesMadagascar VanillaFruity NotesCedar

Heart

Moroccan RoseLabdanumJasmine

Base

AgarwoodOudSaffronMyrrhSandalowood

Top

Labdanum

Heart

PatchouliSaffronRose

Base

AgarwoodOudSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesCedar, Labdanum, Agarwood and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

Men41

Unisex53

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#36,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRose OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crown Prince by Insider Parfums opens with a rich, syrupy blend of dates and Madagascar vanilla. This unisex fragrance builds a woody, aromatic profile that leans into saffron and oud during the long dry-down. It functions well as a cold-weather signature, providing a dense, sweet, and resinous character that persists…

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Rose Oud by Maison Alhambra presents a dry, resinous take on the traditional rose and oud pairing. Focused on smoky labdanum and woody patchouli, it creates an earthy profile that leans away from floral sweetness. This unisex composition offers a grounded experience, making it a reliable choice for those seeking a cam…

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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, Crown Prince or Rose Oud?

Rose Oud takes 2 of 4 categories. Crown Prince is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Rose Oud is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Crown Prince for a sweet and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Rose Oud for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Crown Prince or Rose Oud?

They last about the same: Crown Prince 73/100, Rose Oud 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Crown Prince or Rose Oud?

Crown Prince projects furthest (Crown Prince 75/100, Rose Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crown Prince and Rose Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cedar, Labdanum, Agarwood and Oud.

Is Crown Prince or Rose Oud better for summer or winter?

Rose Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crown Prince and Rose Oud?

Crown Prince has top notes of Dates, Madagascar Vanilla, Fruity Notes and Cedar, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Labdanum and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Saffron and Myrrh. Rose Oud has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Saffron and Rose, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Sandalwood and Cedar.