Fragrance comparison

In principio vs Unlimited Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

In principio

Zanini

4.1317 votes

Rank #20,016 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Unlimited Extrait de Parfum

Zodiac

4.4511 votes

Rank #28,206 LeatherFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unlimited Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

In principio
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Unlimited Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

In principio1/5

Unlimited Extrait de Parfum3/5

Ratings & consensus: Unlimited Extrait de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Unlimited Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Unlimited Extrait de Parfum
Value for money: Tie
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

Unlimited Extrait de ParfumZodiac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 36%Had 2%Want 61%

Category winnerUnlimited Extrait de ParfumRating 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

73%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityUnlimited Extrait de Parfum

SillageUnlimited Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

leather100%

fresh spicy92%

sweet84%

oud77%

soft spicy69%

anis61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

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

Sichuan PepperBergamotCardamomLemonFrankincenseelemi

Heart

SaffronAniseCorianderCuminPatchouliWormwoodOrange BlossomRose

Base

BirchOudOpoponaxMaltolAmbergrisLabdanumVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Frankincense, 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

Spring57

Summer29

Fall86

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,016

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#28,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Unlimited Extrait de Parfum opens bright, peppery and resinous, then moves into a dense mix of saffron, anise, patchouli and oud. In wear, it reads smoky, leathery, sweet and spicy, with a heavier profile that suits cooler weather and evening use best. Community feedback points to very strong projection and long wear,…

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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 Unlimited Extrait de Parfum?

Unlimited Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. In principio is rated 4.13/5 from 17 votes; Unlimited Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose In principio for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Unlimited Extrait de Parfum for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In principio or Unlimited Extrait de Parfum?

They last about the same: Unlimited Extrait de Parfum 85/100, In principio 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In principio or Unlimited Extrait de Parfum?

Unlimited Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Unlimited Extrait de Parfum 85/100, In principio 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In principio and Unlimited Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Frankincense, Ambergris and elemi.

Is In principio or Unlimited Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Unlimited Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In principio and Unlimited Extrait de Parfum?

In principio features Tuscan Cypress, Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang. Unlimited Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Anise, Coriander and Cumin, a base of Birch, Oud, Opoponax and Maltol.