Haze vs Prince Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
11%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
HazeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Prince NoirChoose it for a leather and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Haze2/4
Prince Noir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Prince Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Prince Noir
- Value for money
- Haze
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Haze
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HazeAkroPrince NoirBrocardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 1,120 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
2.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
38%Like
19%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
1,003 votes
40%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
60%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrince Noir
SillagePrince Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHazeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody86%
green72%
camphor58%
fresh spicy44%
patchouli30%
leather100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
animalic77%
patchouli69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match11%Clearly different · both patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
EucalyptusMintAbsinthe
Heart
Clary Sage
Base
PatchouliLeather
Top
LavenderRosemaryBergamotVerbenaLemonMint
Heart
CloveCorianderJasmineAngelicaCinnamonAbsintheJuniper
Base
LeatherAmberPatchouliResinsSpruceSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesMint, Absinthe, Patchouli and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer96
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall50
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#3,564
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews155
Overall rank#74,040
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHazeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAkro Haze is a cool, green aromatic built around a sharp blast of mint and eucalyptus, with an absinthe twist that can read boozy, anise-like, or even a little weedy to some noses. It often settles into clary sage and an earthy patchouli and leather base. Many wearers describe it as spa-like and comforting, but also f…
Reviews →Prince Noir by Brocard is a dark aromatic fougere cologne crafted specifically for cold-weather wear. The scent opens with an unrefined burst of sour lemon, bergamot, verbena, and peppermint before quickly settling into a heavy herbal core. Absinthe, juniper berry, and spicy clove dominate the middle phase, giving the…
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, Haze or Prince Noir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Haze is rated 3.60/5 from 1,120 votes; Prince Noir is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Haze for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Prince Noir for a leather and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Haze or Prince Noir?
Prince Noir lasts longest (Prince Noir 72/100, Haze 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Haze or Prince Noir?
Prince Noir projects furthest (Prince Noir 65/100, Haze 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Haze and Prince Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli accords. Common notes include Mint, Absinthe, Patchouli and Leather.
Is Haze or Prince Noir better for summer or winter?
Prince Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Haze and Prince Noir?
Haze has top notes of Eucalyptus, Mint and Absinthe, heart notes of Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli and Leather. Prince Noir has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Bergamot and Verbena, heart notes of Clove, Coriander, Jasmine and Angelica, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Resins.
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