Fragrance comparison

Ipnotica vs Princess of Java

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ipnotica

Xerjoff

4.0447 votes

Rank #26,278 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Princess of Java

Project 1945

3.9345 votes

Rank #16,113 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ipnotica takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ipnotica
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime 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.

Ipnotica5/7

Princess of Java2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ipnotica
Community sentiment: Ipnotica
Longevity: Ipnotica
Sillage & projection: Ipnotica
Value for money: Princess of Java
Versatility: Ipnotica
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

IpnoticaXerjoff

Princess of JavaProject 1945

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 14%Had 4%Want 83%

3.93/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

Category winnerIpnoticaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

38%Love

29%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerIpnoticaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIpnotica

SillageIpnotica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value77

Category winnerPrincess of JavaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

fruity77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

tuberose42%

Scent match66%Closely related · both white floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachQuince

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

PeachGreen PearBitter Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomTuberoseNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

AmberMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. 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

Summer70

Fall70

Winter70

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night58

Category winnerIpnoticaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex52

Women48

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,278

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#16,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerPrincess of JavaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ipnotica opens with a crisp burst of quince and juicy peach before heavy white florals take over. Heavy tuberose and orange blossom dominate the heart, while a base of patchouli, musk, and vanilla keeps the trail warm and persistent. It suits cool spring evenings and dressier night events when you want strong projecti…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ipnotica or Princess of Java?

Ipnotica takes 5 of 7 categories. Ipnotica is rated 4.04/5 from 47 votes; Princess of Java is rated 3.93/5 from 45 votes. Choose Ipnotica for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime 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, Ipnotica or Princess of Java?

Ipnotica lasts longest (Ipnotica 77/100, Princess of Java 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ipnotica or Princess of Java?

Ipnotica projects furthest (Ipnotica 66/100, Princess of Java 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ipnotica and Princess of Java smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

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

For summer, Ipnotica is the stronger pick. For winter, Ipnotica is the stronger pick. Ipnotica suits daytime wear; Princess of Java suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ipnotica and Princess of Java?

Ipnotica has top notes of Peach and Quince, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. 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.