Dapper vs Prince
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
DapperChoose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
PrinceChoose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dapper2/4
Prince2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Prince
- Sillage & projection
- Prince
- Value for money
- Dapper
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dapper
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DapperSapilPrinceThe Royal PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.44/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate11%Love
44%Like
28%Ok
11%Dislike
6%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrince
SillagePrince
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDapperBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
citrus90%
amber80%
cinnamon70%
woody60%
rose50%
warm spicy100%
cinnamon86%
rose72%
green58%
woody44%
aromatic30%
Scent match68%Closely related · both warm spicy, cinnamon and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Blood MandarinMintGrapefruit
Heart
SpicesCinnamonRose
Base
AmberWoody NotesPatchouliLeather
Top
MintMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonRoseSpices
Base
LeatherWhite WoodPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit, Spices and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring64
Summer27
Fall91
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,360
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#63,929
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDapperHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSapil Dapper opens with bright citrus and mint, then settles into a warm spicy, rosy core over amber, woods, patchouli, and a touch of leather. It reads sweet, spicy, and slightly cooling rather than sharply fresh. For shoppers, this looks like a budget-friendly evening scent with solid value, a masculine lean, and a …
Reviews →Prince by The Royal Perfume starts with a bright splash of mint and mandarin orange, settling into a warm cinnamon heart. A base of leather and patchouli gives it a solid, masculine weight. It fits evening wear during autumn and winter when you want something spiced and substantial.
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, Dapper or Prince?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dapper is rated 3.44/5 from 18 votes; Prince is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dapper for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Prince for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Dapper or Prince?
Prince lasts longest (Prince 80/100, Dapper 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dapper or Prince?
Prince projects furthest (Prince 75/100, Dapper 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dapper and Prince smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cinnamon and rose accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Spices and Cinnamon.
Is Dapper or Prince better for summer or winter?
Dapper suits evening wear; Prince suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dapper and Prince?
Dapper has top notes of Blood Mandarin, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Spices, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Leather. Prince has top notes of Mint, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Spices, a base of Leather, White Wood, Patchouli and Amber.
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