Fragrance comparison

Duncan vs Prince of Persia

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Duncan

Anglia Perfumery

4.005 votes

Rank #43,906 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Prince of Persia

L'Empire des Sens

4.002 votes

Rank #61,235 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prince of Persia takes 2 of 3 categories.

Duncan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prince of Persia
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Duncan1/3

Prince of Persia2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DuncanAnglia Perfumery

Prince of PersiaL'Empire des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPrince of Persia

SillagePrince of Persia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

conifer65%

fresh spicy48%

warm spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesBergamot

Heart

PineCypress

Base

Woodsy NotesMuskPatchouliLeather

Top

SpicesBergamotCypress

Heart

LavenderJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesSpices, Bergamot and Cypress. 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

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,906

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#61,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDuncanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Duncan by Anglia Perfumery opens with crisp bergamot and dry pine before revealing a firm heart of cypress and forest sap. A foundation of dark patchouli, musk, and polished leather anchors the aromatic profile on skin. Built for cool spring mornings and quiet office settings, it delivers a clean, traditional English …

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Prince of Persia by L'Empire des Sens opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and resinous cypress. The top notes feel bright and herbaceous, driven by an unlisted mix of black pepper and cool cardamom spices. As the citrus settles, clean lavender takes center stage alongside a light touch of jasmine. The floral heart ke…

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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, Duncan or Prince of Persia?

Prince of Persia takes 2 of 3 categories. Duncan is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Prince of Persia is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Duncan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Prince of Persia for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Duncan or Prince of Persia?

Prince of Persia lasts longest (Prince of Persia 90/100, Duncan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Duncan or Prince of Persia?

Prince of Persia projects furthest (Prince of Persia 50/100, Duncan 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Duncan and Prince of Persia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot and Cypress.

Is Duncan or Prince of Persia better for summer or winter?

Duncan suits daytime wear; Prince of Persia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Duncan and Prince of Persia?

Duncan has top notes of Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine and Cypress, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk, Patchouli and Leather. Prince of Persia has top notes of Spices, Bergamot and Cypress, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vanilla.