Fragrance comparison

Hussy vs Princess of Java

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

Hussy

Merle Norman

4.147 votes

Rank #57,467 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Princess of Java

Project 1945

3.9345 votes

Rank #16,113 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Hussy
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Princess of Java
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hussy2/4

Princess of Java2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hussy
Sillage & projection: Hussy
Value for money: Princess of Java
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Princess of Java

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HussyMerle Norman

Princess of JavaProject 1945

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

3.93/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

38%Love

29%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityHussy

SillageHussy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value77

Category winnerPrincess of JavaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

fruity77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

tuberose42%

Scent match61%Closely related · both white floral, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Big StrawberryRaspberryNeroliLemonBitter Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomTuberoseGardeniaPeony

Base

AmberHoneyMuskPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

PeachGreen PearBitter Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomTuberoseNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

AmberMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Princess of Java, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerPrincess of JavaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Merle Norman Hussy opens with a burst of ripe strawberry, tart raspberry, and bright bitter orange that quickly yields to a rich floral heart. Orange blossom, tuberose, and gardenia create an opulent white bouquet on skin, balancing the initial fruitiness with a creamy petal texture. As the fragrance settles, warm amb…

Reviews →

Princess of Java by Project 1945 opens with a sunny splash of juicy peach, crisp green pear, and tart bitter orange. It quickly blooms into a radiant heart of sweet tuberose, clean jasmine, and bright orange blossom. Rather than smelling heavy or vintage, the white flowers take on a bright, candied bubblegum quality t…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP vs

Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hussy or Princess of Java?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hussy is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Princess of Java is rated 3.93/5 from 45 votes. Choose Hussy for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Princess of Java for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hussy or Princess of Java?

Hussy lasts longest (Hussy 80/100, Princess of Java 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hussy or Princess of Java?

Hussy projects furthest (Hussy 83/100, Princess of Java 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hussy and Princess of Java smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Hussy or Princess of Java better for summer or winter?

Hussy suits evening wear; Princess of Java suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hussy and Princess of Java?

Hussy has top notes of Big Strawberry, Raspberry, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Gardenia and Peony, a base of Amber, Honey, Musk and Patchouli. Princess of Java has top notes of Peach, Green Pear and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Neroli, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.