Fragrance comparison

In principio vs Mila Schön (Original)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

4 wins

In principio

Zanini

4.1317 votes

Rank #20,016 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Mila Schön (Original)

Mila Schön

4.3260 votes

Rank #26,956 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In principio takes 4 of 5 categories.

In principio
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Mila Schön (Original)
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

In principio4/5

Mila Schön (Original)1/5

Ratings & consensus: Mila Schön (Original)
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

In principioZanini

Mila Schön (Original)Mila Schön

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.32/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

60%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIn principio

SillageIn principio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerIn principioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

mossy61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tuscan CypressBitter OrangeTurkish RoseFrankincenseYlang YlangAmbergrisKumquatNutmegelemiLilyMacePalisander Rosewood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PeachBig StrawberryBergamotCorianderNeroliMandarinPlumGalbanum

Heart

CarnationCloveRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangVioletBlackcurrant

Base

oak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliStyraxAmbergrisCastoreumCivet

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Ylang Ylang and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring59

Summer29

Fall100

Winter65

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,016

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#26,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn principioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Mila Schön (Original) is a bold 1981 oriental woody fragrance with ripe peach and strawberry over spicy florals, moss, musk, woods and resin. It has a vintage shape, but the fruit and carnation-clove warmth keep it lively rather than dusty. Expect a rich, spicy, mossy scent with noticeable presence. It is best for peo…

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, In principio or Mila Schön (Original)?

In principio takes 4 of 5 categories. In principio is rated 4.13/5 from 17 votes; Mila Schön (Original) is rated 4.32/5 from 60 votes. Choose In principio for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Mila Schön (Original) for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In principio or Mila Schön (Original)?

In principio lasts longest (In principio 83/100, Mila Schön (Original) 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In principio or Mila Schön (Original)?

In principio projects furthest (In principio 75/100, Mila Schön (Original) 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In principio and Mila Schön (Original) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Ylang Ylang and Ambergris.

Is In principio or Mila Schön (Original) better for summer or winter?

Mila Schön (Original) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In principio and Mila Schön (Original)?

In principio features Tuscan Cypress, Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang. Mila Schön (Original) has top notes of Peach, Big Strawberry, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Clove, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.