Fragrance comparison

Maroussia vs Princess of Java

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,170 ratings analysed

5 wins

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,452 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Princess of Java

Project 1945

3.9345 votes

Rank #16,113 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroussia takes 5 of 8 categories.

Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Princess of Java
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Maroussia5/8

Princess of Java3/8

Ratings & consensus: Princess of Java
Community sentiment: Princess of Java
Longevity: Maroussia
Sillage & projection: Maroussia
Value for money: Maroussia
Versatility: Princess of Java
Note pyramid (duration): Maroussia
Fragranxe ranking: Maroussia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Princess of JavaProject 1945

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

Category winnerPrincess of JavaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

38%Love

29%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerPrincess of JavaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMaroussia

SillageMaroussia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

fruity77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

tuberose42%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

Top15-30 mins

PeachGreen PearBitter Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomTuberoseNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

AmberMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Category winnerMaroussiaLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night58

Category winnerPrincess of JavaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,452

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#16,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…

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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, Maroussia or Princess of Java?

Maroussia takes 5 of 8 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; Princess of Java is rated 3.93/5 from 45 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Princess of Java for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maroussia or Princess of Java?

Maroussia lasts longest (Maroussia 67/100, Princess of Java 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maroussia or Princess of Java?

Maroussia projects furthest (Maroussia 62/100, Princess of Java 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maroussia and Princess of Java smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Peach, Tuberose and Jasmine.

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

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

What are the notes in Maroussia and Princess of Java?

Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin. 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.