Fragrance comparison

In principio vs Qmentis

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

4 wins

In principio

Zanini

4.1317 votes

Rank #20,016 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Qmentis

Missala

3.147 votes

Rank #63,469 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In principio takes 4 of 4 categories.

In principio
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Qmentis
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

In principio4/4

Qmentis0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

QmentisMissala

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 56%Had 13%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

14%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

43%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityIn principio

SillageIn principio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winnerIn principioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

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

Pink PepperFrankincenseAldehydeselemiBergamot

Heart

CedarwoodCinnamonJasmineSandalwood

Base

LeatherStyraxPatchouliLabdanumoak mossAmbergrisVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Ambergris and elemi. 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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,016

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#63,469

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…

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Qmentis is a dark amber-woody scent built around incense, leather, spice and mossy warmth. It opens bright and slightly sharp with bergamot, pink pepper and aldehydes, then settles into cedar, sandalwood and a resinous leather base with vanilla and musk softening the edges. It reads masculine overall and better suited…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, In principio or Qmentis?

In principio takes 4 of 4 categories. In principio is rated 4.13/5 from 17 votes; Qmentis is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose In principio for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Qmentis for a amber and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In principio or Qmentis?

In principio lasts longest (In principio 83/100, Qmentis 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In principio or Qmentis?

In principio projects furthest (In principio 75/100, Qmentis 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In principio and Qmentis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Ambergris and elemi.

Is In principio or Qmentis better for summer or winter?

Qmentis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In principio and Qmentis?

In principio features Tuscan Cypress, Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang. Qmentis has top notes of Pink Pepper, Frankincense, Aldehydes and elemi, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Styrax, Patchouli and Labdanum.