Fragrance comparison

Formula do Humor vs Monsieur Le Prince Elegant

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 168 ratings analysed

4 wins

Formula do Humor

Natura

4.25103 votes

Rank #27,714 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Monsieur Le Prince Elegant

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.2265 votes

Rank #15,652 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formula do Humor takes 4 of 7 categories.

Formula do Humor
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Monsieur Le Prince Elegant
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Formula do Humor4/7

Monsieur Le Prince Elegant3/7

Ratings & consensus: Formula do Humor
Community sentiment: Monsieur Le Prince Elegant
Longevity: Formula do Humor
Sillage & projection: Formula do Humor
Value for money: Formula do Humor
Versatility: Monsieur Le Prince Elegant
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monsieur Le Prince Elegant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Formula do HumorNatura

Monsieur Le Prince ElegantPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 53%Had 11%Want 36%

Category winnerFormula do HumorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

40%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerMonsieur Le Prince ElegantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFormula do Humor

SillageFormula do Humor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value67

Category winnerFormula do HumorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

ozonic74%

aromatic65%

aquatic56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeMint

Heart

Violet LeafHazelnutJasmineCassis

Base

AmberWoodsy NotesVetiverGuaiacolBenzoinPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMint

Heart1 to 2 hours

Violet LeafGeranium

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Violet Leaf and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Monsieur Le Prince Elegant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer17

Fall91

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring100

Summer98

Fall53

Winter13

Day100

Night44

Category winnerMonsieur Le Prince ElegantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men79

Unisex12

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,714

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMonsieur Le Prince ElegantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formula do Humor by Natura offers a refreshing shift between sharp black pepper and cooling mint, settling into a grounding woody heart. This 2011 release leans into a versatile, ozonic profile that feels crisp during the transition from day to evening. It serves as an accessible choice for men seeking a reliable, bal…

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Monsieur Le Prince Elegant by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a clean, refreshing woody aromatic cologne designed for daily comfort. It opens with a brisk combination of sharp bergamot and cooling mint, producing an energetic citrus sparkle that wakes up the senses. As the first rush settles, violet leaf and geranium b…

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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, Formula do Humor or Monsieur Le Prince Elegant?

Formula do Humor takes 4 of 7 categories. Formula do Humor is rated 4.25/5 from 103 votes; Monsieur Le Prince Elegant is rated 4.22/5 from 65 votes. Choose Formula do Humor for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Monsieur Le Prince Elegant for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Formula do Humor or Monsieur Le Prince Elegant?

Formula do Humor lasts longest (Formula do Humor 68/100, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formula do Humor or Monsieur Le Prince Elegant?

Formula do Humor projects furthest (Formula do Humor 63/100, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formula do Humor and Monsieur Le Prince Elegant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Violet Leaf and Vetiver.

Is Formula do Humor or Monsieur Le Prince Elegant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant is the stronger pick. For winter, Formula do Humor is the stronger pick. Formula do Humor suits evening wear; Monsieur Le Prince Elegant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formula do Humor and Monsieur Le Prince Elegant?

Formula do Humor has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Hazelnut, Jasmine and Cassis, a base of Amber, Woodsy Notes, Vetiver and Guaiacol. Monsieur Le Prince Elegant has top notes of Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.