Fragrance comparison

Empress of Fashion vs Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

3 wins

Empress of Fashion

Diana Vreeland

4.2143 votes

Rank #13,461 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.6213 votes

Rank #29,245 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empress of Fashion takes 3 of 5 categories.

Empress of Fashion
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Empress of Fashion3/5

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)2/5

Ratings & consensus: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Sillage & projection: Empress of Fashion
Value for money: Empress of Fashion
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Empress of Fashion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empress of FashionDiana Vreeland

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

4.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 73%

Category winnerParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

77%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

SillageEmpress of Fashion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value32

Category winnerEmpress of FashionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

soft spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

earthy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronPink PepperCassis

Heart3-4 hrs

Turkish RoseBlack CurrantGeraniumMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaVanillaTonka Bean

Top

TruffleCinnamonStrawberryRhubarbBergamotLimeCardamomSaffron

Heart

JasmineRoseOrange BlossomIrisLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumHeliotropeOrchid

Base

White MuskLeatherVetiverCedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Turkish Rose, Geranium and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Empress of Fashion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer20

Fall85

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring71

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex32

Women68

Date 39%Party 31%Work 17%Casual 14%

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,461

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#29,245

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEmpress of FashionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diana Vreeland Empress of Fashion makes an unapologetic first impression. It hits your skin with a pungent crackle of saffron, sharp cassis, and fizzy pink pepper that commands attention immediately. Do not panic during the first three minutes of solvent bite. Once the alcohol flashes away, a velvety Turkish rose emer…

Reviews →

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) is a bold unisex scent built around heavy black truffle and worn leather. Launched in 2018, this Arturetto Landi composition thrives in colder weather, offering an intense profile that balances earthy, aromatic, and spicy tones. It is a striking choice for those who want a fragra…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Empress of Fashion or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Empress of Fashion takes 3 of 5 categories. Empress of Fashion is rated 4.21/5 from 43 votes; Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) is rated 4.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Empress of Fashion for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Empress of Fashion or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) lasts longest (Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) 87/100, Empress of Fashion 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empress of Fashion or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Empress of Fashion projects furthest (Empress of Fashion 74/100, Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empress of Fashion and Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Turkish Rose, Geranium and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Empress of Fashion or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) better for summer or winter?

Empress of Fashion suits evening wear; Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empress of Fashion and Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Empress of Fashion has top notes of Saffron, Pink Pepper and Cassis, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Black Currant, Geranium and Mimosa, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) has top notes of Truffle, Cinnamon, Strawberry and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of White Musk, Leather, Vetiver and Cedar.