Fragrance comparison

Preppy Princess vs The Flavor

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 398 ratings analysed

Preppy Princess

Vera Wang

3.68364 votes

Rank #30,897 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The Flavor

NEH

3.8834 votes

Rank #20,918 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Flavor takes 6 of 7 categories.

Preppy Princess
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Flavor
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Preppy Princess1/7

The Flavor6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Preppy PrincessVera Wang

The FlavorNEH

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 364 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerThe FlavorRating 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

29%Love

41%Like

24%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerThe FlavorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThe Flavor

SillageThe Flavor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value47

Category winnerPreppy PrincessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral88%

sweet77%

woody65%

fresh53%

citrus42%

fruity100%

sweet86%

tropical72%

coconut58%

woody44%

musky30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

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

CoconutBananaRed BerriesBlackcurrant

Heart

MangoJasmine

Base

MuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Jasmine, Woodsy Notes 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

Spring100

Summer88

Fall44

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Category winnerThe FlavorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

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

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerThe FlavorHigher 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…

Reviews →

NEH launched The Flavor in 2024 as a fruit-forward unisex scent built for warm afternoons. The opening hits with ripe coconut, red berries, and blackcurrant before softening into a lush mango and jasmine heart. A quiet base of musk and woodsy notes grounds the sweetness, making it an easy wear for casual summer days a…

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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 The Flavor?

The Flavor takes 6 of 7 categories. Preppy Princess is rated 3.68/5 from 364 votes; The Flavor is rated 3.88/5 from 34 votes. Choose Preppy Princess for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Flavor for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Preppy Princess or The Flavor?

The Flavor lasts longest (The Flavor 71/100, Preppy Princess 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Preppy Princess or The Flavor?

The Flavor projects furthest (The Flavor 58/100, Preppy Princess 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Preppy Princess and The Flavor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Jasmine, Woodsy Notes and Coconut.

Is Preppy Princess or The Flavor better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Flavor is the stronger pick. For winter, The Flavor is the stronger pick. Preppy Princess suits daytime wear; The Flavor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Preppy Princess and The Flavor?

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. The Flavor has top notes of Coconut, Banana, Red Berries and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Mango and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes.