Fragrance comparison

No.14 Obsidian vs Rue Princesse

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

No.14 Obsidian

Arcadia

3.001 votes

Rank #62,703 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Rue Princesse

Dina Cosmetics

4.502 votes

Rank #50,095 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No.14 Obsidian takes 2 of 3 categories.

No.14 Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rue Princesse
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No.14 Obsidian2/3

Rue Princesse1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No.14 Obsidian
Sillage & projection: No.14 Obsidian
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rue Princesse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No.14 ObsidianArcadia

Rue PrincesseDina Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo.14 Obsidian

SillageNo.14 Obsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

floral100%

fruity92%

patchouli84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesRose

Heart

Ylang YlangAmbergrisLeatherNutmeg

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverVanillaMusk

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

VanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Patchouli and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRue PrincesseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No.14 Obsidian reads as a dark, woody floral with a sweet, textured core. Rose and fruity notes give the opening some lift, then ylang ylang, leather, nutmeg and ambergris pull it into warmer, more animalic territory. The dry-down looks fuller and softer, with patchouli, cedarwood, vetiver, vanilla and musk adding pow…

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Rue Princesse by Dina Cosmetics starts with a cheerful splash of sweet orchard fruits and juicy candied berries that feels bright and welcoming. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, soft floral petals open up in the middle, giving the fragrance a clean, gentle floral character that never turns powdery or sha…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No.14 Obsidian or Rue Princesse?

No.14 Obsidian takes 2 of 3 categories. No.14 Obsidian is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Rue Princesse is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose No.14 Obsidian for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rue Princesse for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No.14 Obsidian or Rue Princesse?

No.14 Obsidian lasts longest (No.14 Obsidian 70/100, Rue Princesse 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No.14 Obsidian or Rue Princesse?

No.14 Obsidian projects furthest (No.14 Obsidian 100/100, Rue Princesse 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No.14 Obsidian and Rue Princesse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is No.14 Obsidian or Rue Princesse better for summer or winter?

No.14 Obsidian suits evening wear; Rue Princesse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No.14 Obsidian and Rue Princesse?

No.14 Obsidian has top notes of Fruity Notes and Rose, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Ambergris, Leather and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Vanilla. Rue Princesse has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli.