Fragrance comparison

MS Black vs Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

MS Black

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.508 votes

Rank #50,645 WoodyCitrus

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43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.6213 votes

Rank #31,585 EarthyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) takes 3 of 4 categories.

MS Black
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

MS Black1/4

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Sillage & projection: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Value for money: MS Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MS BlackParfums Marco Serussi

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

77%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

SillageParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value32

Category winnerMS BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

earthy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitAnise

Heart2 to 3 hours

Green AppleCinnamonPink PepperClove LeafGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarSandalwoodVetiverAmbergrisPatchouliTobacco LeafLabdanumMusk

Top

TruffleCinnamonStrawberryRhubarbBergamotLimeCardamomSaffron

Heart

JasmineRoseOrange BlossomIrisLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumHeliotropeOrchid

Base

White MuskLeatherVetiverCedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Geranium and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for MS Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring71

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,645

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,585

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MS Black by Parfums Marco Serussi is an aromatic woody fragrance built around brisk citrus, warm spices, and a grounded earthy base. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and bergamot, shaded by a light touch of herbal anise. As the opening settles, crisp green apple combines with warm cinnamon, clov…

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Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) is a bold unisex scent built around heavy black truffle and worn leather. Launched in 2018, this Arturetto Landi composition thrives in colder weather, offering an intense profile that balances earthy, aromatic, and spicy tones. It is a striking choice for those who want a fragra…

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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, MS Black or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) takes 3 of 4 categories. MS Black is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) is rated 4.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose MS Black for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MS Black or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) lasts longest (Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) 87/100, MS Black 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MS Black or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) projects furthest (Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) 68/100, MS Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MS Black and Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Geranium and Orange Blossom.

Is MS Black or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) better for summer or winter?

MS Black suits day or night wear; Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MS Black and Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

MS Black has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Anise, heart notes of Green Apple, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Clove Leaf, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ambergris. Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) has top notes of Truffle, Cinnamon, Strawberry and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of White Musk, Leather, Vetiver and Cedar.