Fragrance comparison

Preppy Princess vs Sexy Little Things Noir

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,650 ratings analysed

Preppy Princess

Vera Wang

3.68364 votes

Rank #30,897 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sexy Little Things Noir

Victoria's Secret

3.771,286 votes

Rank #1,631 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sexy Little Things Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Preppy Princess
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sexy Little Things Noir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Preppy Princess3/7

Sexy Little Things Noir4/7

Ratings & consensus: Sexy Little Things Noir
Community sentiment: Sexy Little Things Noir
Longevity: Preppy Princess
Sillage & projection: Preppy Princess
Value for money: Preppy Princess
Versatility: Sexy Little Things Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sexy Little Things Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Preppy PrincessVera Wang

Sexy Little Things NoirVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 364 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 1,286 votes

Have 33%Had 36%Want 30%

Category winnerSexy Little Things 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

44%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

1,259 votes

Category winnerSexy Little Things NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPreppy Princess

SillagePreppy Princess

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value59

Category winnerPreppy PrincessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral88%

sweet77%

woody65%

fresh53%

citrus42%

fruity100%

sweet83%

fresh65%

vanilla48%

powdery30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and fresh

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

NectarinePearRed BerriesRed ApplePineappleCitrusesBergamot

Heart

VanillaBlackberryPlumOrchidJasmineCassisCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberTonka BeanMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Red Apple, Jasmine and Woodsy Notes. 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

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSexy Little Things NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

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

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews197

Category winnerSexy Little Things 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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Victoria's Secret Sexy Little Things Noir opens with a crisp burst of juicy nectarine, ripe pear, and tart red berries. As the initial mist settles, dark plum and sweet blackberry merge with soft orchid and jasmine, creating a fruity heart with gentle warmth. The dry-down brings out comforting vanilla, warm tonka bean…

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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 Sexy Little Things Noir?

Sexy Little Things Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Preppy Princess is rated 3.68/5 from 364 votes; Sexy Little Things Noir is rated 3.77/5 from 1,286 votes. Choose Preppy Princess for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sexy Little Things Noir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Preppy Princess or Sexy Little Things Noir?

Preppy Princess lasts longest (Preppy Princess 55/100, Sexy Little Things Noir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Preppy Princess or Sexy Little Things Noir?

Preppy Princess projects furthest (Preppy Princess 54/100, Sexy Little Things Noir 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Preppy Princess and Sexy Little Things Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Red Apple, Jasmine and Woodsy Notes.

Is Preppy Princess or Sexy Little Things Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Preppy Princess and Sexy Little Things 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. Sexy Little Things Noir has top notes of Nectarine, Pear, Red Berries and Red Apple, heart notes of Vanilla, Blackberry, Plum and Orchid, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woodsy Notes.