Fragrance comparison

In principio vs Resin Bukkur

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

In principio

Zanini

4.1317 votes

Rank #20,016 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Resin Bukkur

Persephenie Studio

4.001 votes

Rank #54,519 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In principio takes 2 of 3 categories.

In principio
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Resin Bukkur
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

In principio2/3

Resin Bukkur1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Resin Bukkur
Sillage & projection: In principio
Value for money: Not scored
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

Resin BukkurPersephenie Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityResin Bukkur

SillageIn principio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

amber53%

balsamic42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

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

Notes

SandalwoodNutmegelemiPalisander RosewoodCedarLabdanumCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, elemi and Palisander Rosewood. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,016

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#54,519

PerfumerPersephenie Lea

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Resin Bukkur opens with a crisp burst of green elemi resin, cracked cardamom, and grated nutmeg that quickly warms on warm skin. As the initial spice settles, dry Virginia cedar and floral palisander rosewood step forward to build an aromatic woody core. Rich golden labdanum and creamy sandalwood anchor the dry-down, …

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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 Resin Bukkur?

In principio takes 2 of 3 categories. In principio is rated 4.13/5 from 17 votes; Resin Bukkur is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose In principio for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Resin Bukkur for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, In principio or Resin Bukkur?

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

Which projects more, In principio or Resin Bukkur?

In principio projects furthest (In principio 75/100, Resin Bukkur 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In principio and Resin Bukkur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, elemi and Palisander Rosewood.

Is In principio or Resin Bukkur better for summer or winter?

Resin Bukkur suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In principio and Resin Bukkur?

In principio features Tuscan Cypress, Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang. Resin Bukkur features Sandalwood, Nutmeg, elemi, Palisander Rosewood and Cedar.