Fragrance comparison

Preppy Princess vs Or Noir

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 591 ratings analysed

Preppy Princess

Vera Wang

3.68364 votes

Rank #30,897 FruityWhite Floral

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55%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Or Noir

Baldinini

3.72227 votes

Rank #14,625 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Or Noir takes 7 of 7 categories.

Preppy Princess
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Or Noir
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Preppy Princess0/7

Or Noir7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Preppy PrincessVera Wang

Or NoirBaldinini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 364 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerOr NoirRating 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

15%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerOr NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOr Noir

SillageOr Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value74

Category winnerOr NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral88%

sweet77%

woody65%

fresh53%

citrus42%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

amber69%

lactonic61%

Scent match55%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

TangerineOrange BlossomBergamotPearApple

Heart

PeachFreesiaJasmine

Base

PralineRed BerriesAmberCoconutMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Tangerine, Jasmine and Coconut. 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

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOr NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

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

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOr NoirHigher 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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Or Noir by Baldinini opens with a bright splash of orange blossom, pear, and tangerine. It is a sweet, fruity blend that transitions into a warmer, deeper heart of peach and jasmine. The base reveals a rich praline and amber combination with a hint of coconut that clings closely to the skin. It works best during the c…

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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 Or Noir?

Or Noir takes 7 of 7 categories. Preppy Princess is rated 3.68/5 from 364 votes; Or Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 227 votes. Choose Preppy Princess for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Or Noir for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Preppy Princess or Or Noir?

Or Noir lasts longest (Or Noir 63/100, Preppy Princess 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Preppy Princess or Or Noir?

Or Noir projects furthest (Or Noir 64/100, Preppy Princess 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Preppy Princess and Or Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Tangerine, Jasmine and Coconut.

Is Preppy Princess or Or Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Preppy Princess is the stronger pick. For winter, Or Noir is the stronger pick. Preppy Princess suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Preppy Princess and Or Noir?

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. Or Noir has top notes of Tangerine, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Peach, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Praline, Red Berries, Amber and Coconut.