Fragrance comparison

Mars vs Prince

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Mars

Extract

4.004 votes

Rank #60,998 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Prince

The Royal Perfume

4.002 votes

Rank #63,929 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Mars
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prince
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Mars2/4

Prince2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prince
Sillage & projection: Prince
Value for money: Mars
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mars

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarsExtract

PrinceThe Royal Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPrince

SillagePrince

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon86%

rose72%

green58%

woody44%

aromatic30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeRoseGrapefruit

Heart

MintCinnamonSuede

Base

PatchouliWoody NotesSpices

Top

MintMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonRoseSpices

Base

LeatherWhite WoodPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Grapefruit, Mint and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mars by Extract opens with a bright burst of juicy orange and tart grapefruit, balanced right away by a sweet touch of rose. Within minutes, a crisp kick of fresh mint cuts through warm cinnamon and soft suede, creating an upbeat, spicy profile that feels lively and modern. As the cologne settles into the dry-down, e…

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Prince by The Royal Perfume starts with a bright splash of mint and mandarin orange, settling into a warm cinnamon heart. A base of leather and patchouli gives it a solid, masculine weight. It fits evening wear during autumn and winter when you want something spiced and substantial.

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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, Mars or Prince?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mars is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Prince is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mars for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Prince for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mars or Prince?

Prince lasts longest (Prince 80/100, Mars 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mars or Prince?

Prince projects furthest (Prince 75/100, Mars 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mars and Prince smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, green and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Grapefruit, Mint and Cinnamon.

Is Mars or Prince better for summer or winter?

Mars suits evening wear; Prince suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mars and Prince?

Mars has top notes of Orange, Rose and Grapefruit, heart notes of Mint, Cinnamon and Suede, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Spices. Prince has top notes of Mint, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Spices, a base of Leather, White Wood, Patchouli and Amber.