Fragrance comparison

Panama Millesime vs Prince Noir

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

5 wins

Panama Millesime

Panama 1924

3.8541 votes

Rank #18,818 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Prince Noir

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8335 votes

Rank #21,253 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panama Millesime takes 5 of 7 categories.

Panama Millesime
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prince Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Panama Millesime5/7

Prince Noir2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Panama MillesimePanama 1924

Prince NoirPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

Category winnerPanama MillesimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

51%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

17%Love

66%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerPrince NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPanama Millesime

SillagePanama Millesime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPanama MillesimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

musky77%

green69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

citrus44%

amber30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronRumRhuburbTeaAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CardamomCorianderJasmineCinnamon

Base

VetiverVirginia CedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomAmalfi LemonPepper

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

GeraniumVirginia CedarCinnamon

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverAmberBrazilian Rosewood

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Prince Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall72

Winter22

Day100

Night71

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day71

Night100

Category winnerPrince NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,818

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#21,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPanama MillesimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panama Millesime opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, sour rhubarb, and dark rum, grounded immediately by dry green tea. Perfumer Maurizio Cerizza shifts the opening quickly into a warm heart of crushed cardamom, coriander seed, and cinnamon bark. Jasmine adds a faint floral air without turning sweet, keeping the…

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Prince Noir by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a woody spicy fragrance that offers a crisp, tailored profile rather than a heavy evening scent. It opens with an energetic burst of Amalfi lemon, sharp pepper, and sweet cardamom, giving it an immediate fresh spicy and citrus lift. As the brightness settles, a structured …

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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, Panama Millesime or Prince Noir?

Panama Millesime takes 5 of 7 categories. Panama Millesime is rated 3.85/5 from 41 votes; Prince Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes. Choose Panama Millesime for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Prince Noir for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Panama Millesime or Prince Noir?

Panama Millesime lasts longest (Panama Millesime 66/100, Prince Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Panama Millesime or Prince Noir?

Panama Millesime projects furthest (Panama Millesime 60/100, Prince Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Panama Millesime and Prince Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Vetiver.

Is Panama Millesime or Prince Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Panama Millesime is the stronger pick. For winter, Prince Noir is the stronger pick. Panama Millesime suits daytime wear; Prince Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Panama Millesime and Prince Noir?

Panama Millesime has top notes of Saffron, Rum, Rhuburb and Tea, heart notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Musk. Prince Noir has top notes of Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Brazilian Rosewood.