Eau de Gloire Cologne vs In principio
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
In principio takes 4 of 5 categories.
Eau de Gloire CologneChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
In principioChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Eau de Gloire Cologne1/5
In principio4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Gloire Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- In principio
- Sillage & projection
- In principio
- Value for money
- In principio
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- In principio
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau de Gloire CologneParfum d'EmpireIn principioZaniniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%
4.13/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%
Category winnerEau de Gloire CologneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
2%Dislike
6%Hate
49 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIn principio
SillageIn principio
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIn principioBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
aromatic65%
amber53%
sweet42%
amber100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
balsamic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Bitter OrangeBergamotCalabrian Mandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
MyrtleBay essenceImmortelleFrankincense
Base5-7 hrs
Labdanum
Notes
Tuscan CypressBitter OrangeTurkish RoseFrankincenseYlang YlangAmbergrisKumquatNutmegelemiLilyMacePalisander Rosewood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange and Frankincense. Durations are only published for Eau de Gloire Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer100
Fall50
Winter9
Day100
Night27
No season votes yet
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#25,145
PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#21,386
PerfumerPhilippo Zanini
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerIn principioHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau de Gloire Cologne by Parfum d'Empire delivers a sunny, authentic Mediterranean splash built on crisp Italian citrus and wild Corsican herbs. It opens with an invigorating burst of bitter orange, tart bergamot, and sweet Calabrian mandarin that smells like freshly bruised citrus rinds under the midday sun. As the i…
Reviews →In principio by Zanini starts with bright, bitter citrus and dries down to a rich, meditative base of frankincense and cistus. The fragrance suits individuals seeking a contemplative, resinous aroma for cool autumn evenings. It balances citrus top notes with warm, mineral ambergris, creating a distinct option for thos…
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, Eau de Gloire Cologne or In principio?
In principio takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau de Gloire Cologne is rated 4.29/5 from 49 votes; In principio is rated 4.13/5 from 17 votes. Choose Eau de Gloire Cologne for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose In principio for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Gloire Cologne or In principio?
In principio lasts longest (In principio 83/100, Eau de Gloire Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Gloire Cologne or In principio?
In principio projects furthest (In principio 75/100, Eau de Gloire Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Gloire Cologne and In principio smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange and Frankincense.
Is Eau de Gloire Cologne or In principio better for summer or winter?
Eau de Gloire Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Gloire Cologne and In principio?
Eau de Gloire Cologne has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Calabrian Mandarin, heart notes of Myrtle, Bay essence, Immortelle and Frankincense, a base of Labdanum. In principio features Tuscan Cypress, Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang.
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