Fragrance comparison

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea vs Prince of Persia

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea

M. Micallef

4.0297 votes

Rank #30,757 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Prince of Persia

L'Empire des Sens

4.002 votes

Rank #61,235 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Prince of Persia
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea2/4

Prince of Persia2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prince of Persia
Sillage & projection: Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea
Value for money: Prince of Persia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Les 4 Saisons: Black SeaM. Micallef

Prince of PersiaL'Empire des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

97 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPrince of Persia

SillageLes 4 Saisons: Black Sea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPrince of PersiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody83%

amber65%

smoky48%

cinnamon30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesGuaiac WoodCypress

Heart

SaffronCloveCinnamonFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmberVanille

Top

SpicesBergamotCypress

Heart

LavenderJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesSpices, Cypress and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer21

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night31

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,757

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: Black SeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Sea by M. Micallef opens with a sharp, resinous blend of cypress and guaiac wood that sets an immediate, outdoorsy tone. As it settles, warm spices like saffron and cinnamon emerge, providing a cozy contrast against the cooling incense base. This is a versatile, woody scent that works best during crisp, transiti…

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Prince of Persia by L'Empire des Sens opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and resinous cypress. The top notes feel bright and herbaceous, driven by an unlisted mix of black pepper and cool cardamom spices. As the citrus settles, clean lavender takes center stage alongside a light touch of jasmine. The floral heart ke…

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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, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea or Prince of Persia?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea is rated 4.02/5 from 97 votes; Prince of Persia is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Prince of Persia for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea or Prince of Persia?

Prince of Persia lasts longest (Prince of Persia 90/100, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea or Prince of Persia?

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea projects furthest (Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea 61/100, Prince of Persia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea and Prince of Persia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Spices, Cypress and Sandalwood.

Is Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea or Prince of Persia better for summer or winter?

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea suits daytime wear; Prince of Persia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea and Prince of Persia?

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea has top notes of Spices, Guaiac Wood and Cypress, heart notes of Saffron, Clove, Cinnamon and Floral Notes, a base of Incense, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Prince of Persia has top notes of Spices, Bergamot and Cypress, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vanilla.