Fragrance comparison

Preppy Princess vs Betty Barclay Woman No 1

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 469 ratings analysed

Preppy Princess

Vera Wang

3.68364 votes

Rank #30,897 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Betty Barclay Woman No 1

Betty Barclay

3.77105 votes

Rank #24,730 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Betty Barclay Woman No 1 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Preppy Princess
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Betty Barclay Woman No 1
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer.

Preppy Princess2/7

Betty Barclay Woman No 15/7

Ratings & consensus: Preppy Princess
Community sentiment: Betty Barclay Woman No 1
Longevity: Betty Barclay Woman No 1
Sillage & projection: Preppy Princess
Value for money: Betty Barclay Woman No 1
Versatility: Betty Barclay Woman No 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Betty Barclay Woman No 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Preppy PrincessVera Wang

Betty Barclay Woman No 1Betty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 364 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerPreppy PrincessRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

364 votes

19%Love

59%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerBetty Barclay Woman No 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBetty Barclay Woman No 1

SillagePreppy Princess

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value80

Category winnerBetty Barclay Woman No 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral88%

sweet77%

woody65%

fresh53%

citrus42%

citrus100%

fruity90%

sweet80%

fresh70%

white floral60%

floral50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red BerriesRed AppleTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineHoneysuckle

Base3-5 hrs

Woodsy NotesCoconut

Top

OrangeTangerineNeroliRed Berries

Heart

ApricotPeonyJasmine

Base

VanillaMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Tangerine and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Preppy Princess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night28

Spring85

Summer100

Fall82

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBetty Barclay Woman No 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Casual 45%Work 29%Date 16%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,730

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBetty Barclay Woman No 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Preppy Princess by Vera Wang delivers an instant burst of crisp red apple and tart crushed red berries. The fruit feels bright and juicy. A quick splash of sunny tangerine keeps the opening lively before sweet honeysuckle and creamy jasmine step forward to soften the punch. The base settles into mild coconut water and…

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Betty Barclay Woman No 1 opens with a bright splash of orange and tangerine, supported by neroli and red berries. This floral-fruity scent transitions into a heart of apricot and jasmine, eventually settling on a warm base of vanilla, musk, and amber. It works well as an easygoing, everyday fragrance, perfect for casu…

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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, Preppy Princess or Betty Barclay Woman No 1?

Betty Barclay Woman No 1 takes 5 of 7 categories. Preppy Princess is rated 3.68/5 from 364 votes; Betty Barclay Woman No 1 is rated 3.77/5 from 105 votes. Choose Preppy Princess for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Betty Barclay Woman No 1 for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Preppy Princess or Betty Barclay Woman No 1?

Betty Barclay Woman No 1 lasts longest (Betty Barclay Woman No 1 60/100, Preppy Princess 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Preppy Princess or Betty Barclay Woman No 1?

Preppy Princess projects furthest (Preppy Princess 54/100, Betty Barclay Woman No 1 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Preppy Princess and Betty Barclay Woman No 1 smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Tangerine and Jasmine.

Is Preppy Princess or Betty Barclay Woman No 1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Betty Barclay Woman No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Betty Barclay Woman No 1 is the stronger pick. Preppy Princess suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Preppy Princess and Betty Barclay Woman No 1?

Preppy Princess has top notes of Red Berries, Red Apple and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Woodsy Notes and Coconut. Betty Barclay Woman No 1 has top notes of Orange, Tangerine, Neroli and Red Berries, heart notes of Apricot, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Amber.