Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #15,652 AromaticFresh Spicy
Monsieur Le Prince Elegant vs Charisma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Monsieur Le Prince Elegant takes 3 of 5 categories.
Monsieur Le Prince ElegantChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CharismaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monsieur Le Prince Elegant3/5
Charisma2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Monsieur Le Prince Elegant
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Charisma
- Sillage & projection
- Charisma
- Value for money
- Monsieur Le Prince Elegant
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Monsieur Le Prince Elegant
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Monsieur Le Prince ElegantPrincesse Marina De BourbonCharismaAyliromaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 53%Had 11%Want 36%
3.92/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%
Category winnerMonsieur Le Prince ElegantRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
45%Like
12%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
65 votes
58%Love
8%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCharisma
SillageCharisma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMonsieur Le Prince ElegantBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
green77%
citrus69%
ozonic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
woody83%
green74%
ozonic65%
herbal56%
Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotMint
Heart1 to 2 hours
Violet LeafGeranium
Base2 to 4 hours
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
Violet LeafBergamotThymeMintPine Tree
Heart
OlibanumSageLavenderGeraniumBasilBuchu or AgathosmaNeroli
Base
CedarMuskOakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Violet Leaf and Geranium. Durations are only published for Monsieur Le Prince Elegant, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer98
Fall53
Winter13
Day100
Night44
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,652
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#22,867
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerMonsieur Le Prince ElegantHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMonsieur Le Prince Elegant by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a clean, refreshing woody aromatic cologne designed for daily comfort. It opens with a brisk combination of sharp bergamot and cooling mint, producing an energetic citrus sparkle that wakes up the senses. As the first rush settles, violet leaf and geranium b…
Reviews →Charisma opens with a striking cut-grass effect, then settles into an airy green aromatic built around mint, herbs, lavender, and mossy woods. It wears fresh, breezy, and natural rather than sweet. This suits someone who likes crisp herbal fragrances with a vivid outdoor feel. It looks especially easy to wear in warm …
Reviews →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, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant or Charisma?
Monsieur Le Prince Elegant takes 3 of 5 categories. Monsieur Le Prince Elegant is rated 4.22/5 from 65 votes; Charisma is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Monsieur Le Prince Elegant for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Charisma for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant or Charisma?
Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 69/100, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant or Charisma?
Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 58/100, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Monsieur Le Prince Elegant and Charisma smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Violet Leaf and Geranium.
Is Monsieur Le Prince Elegant or Charisma better for summer or winter?
Monsieur Le Prince Elegant suits daytime wear; Charisma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Monsieur Le Prince Elegant and Charisma?
Monsieur Le Prince Elegant has top notes of Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Charisma has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Thyme and Mint, heart notes of Olibanum, Sage, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss and Vetiver.
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