Fragrance comparison

My Dynastie Princess vs Arc-en-Ciel № 5

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

My Dynastie Princess

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.7079 votes

Rank #20,896 White FloralWoody

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Arc-en-Ciel № 5

CIEL Parfum

4.003 votes

Rank #62,040 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

My Dynastie Princess
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arc-en-Ciel № 5
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

My Dynastie Princess2/4

Arc-en-Ciel № 52/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: My Dynastie Princess
Sillage & projection: Arc-en-Ciel № 5
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Arc-en-Ciel № 5
Fragranxe ranking: My Dynastie Princess

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

My Dynastie PrincessPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Arc-en-Ciel № 5CIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 47%Had 16%Want 37%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

47%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

79 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMy Dynastie Princess

SillageArc-en-Ciel № 5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

rose77%

green69%

fruity61%

woody100%

citrus88%

musky77%

fresh65%

fruity53%

powdery42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bamboo LeafLemon ZestGreen Apple

Heart1 to 2 hours

LilyWhite RoseHyacinthJasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

White MuskCedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

BambooGreen AppleBellflowerWhite RoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmber

Category winnerArc-en-Ciel № 5Longest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall17

Winter14

Day100

Night11

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#62,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMy Dynastie PrincessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

My Dynastie Princess by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp floral fruity fragrance designed for easy daytime wear. The scent opens with a tart burst of green apple, sharp lemon zest, and clean bamboo leaf. As the initial sharpness settles, a dewy floral bouquet takes over, featuring soft white rose, sweet lily, fr…

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Arc-en-Ciel № 5 by CIEL Parfum offers a brisk splash of chilled lemon and tart green apple right out of the nozzle. The initial mist hits with a sharp solvent snap that quickly mellows into juicy fruit and dewy bellflower. Within fifteen minutes, watery bamboo and fresh white rose emerge to soften the citrus bite. It …

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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, My Dynastie Princess or Arc-en-Ciel № 5?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. My Dynastie Princess is rated 3.70/5 from 79 votes; Arc-en-Ciel № 5 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose My Dynastie Princess for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arc-en-Ciel № 5 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My Dynastie Princess or Arc-en-Ciel № 5?

My Dynastie Princess lasts longest (My Dynastie Princess 50/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 5 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Dynastie Princess or Arc-en-Ciel № 5?

Arc-en-Ciel № 5 projects furthest (Arc-en-Ciel № 5 75/100, My Dynastie Princess 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Dynastie Princess and Arc-en-Ciel № 5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Green Apple, White Rose, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is My Dynastie Princess or Arc-en-Ciel № 5 better for summer or winter?

My Dynastie Princess suits daytime wear; Arc-en-Ciel № 5 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Dynastie Princess and Arc-en-Ciel № 5?

My Dynastie Princess has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, Lemon Zest and Green Apple, heart notes of Lily, White Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Amber. Arc-en-Ciel № 5 has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Bamboo, Green Apple, Bellflower and White Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber.