Fragrance comparison

Prima vs Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Prima

Paolo Gigli

3.8824 votes

Rank #42,057 AmberWoody

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40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.6213 votes

Rank #28,762 EarthyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Prima
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Prima1/5

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)4/5

Ratings & consensus: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Sillage & projection: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Value for money: Prima
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PrimaPaolo Gigli

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 28%Want 51%

4.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 73%

Category winnerParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

77%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

SillageParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value32

Category winnerPrimaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

vanilla65%

cinnamon53%

earthy42%

earthy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonLabdanumBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaStyraxSaffron

Base6-8 hrs

AmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaMusk

Top

TruffleCinnamonStrawberryRhubarbBergamotLimeCardamomSaffron

Heart

JasmineRoseOrange BlossomIrisLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumHeliotropeOrchid

Base

White MuskLeatherVetiverCedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Bergamot, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Saffron. Durations are only published for Prima, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer13

Fall88

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring71

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex85

Women8

Date 33%Casual 28%Party 22%Work 17%

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,762

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Prima is a warm, resinous amber perfume built around spicy cinnamon, smoky styrax, and comforting vanilla. The opening hits fast with a dry burst of bergamot and labdanum. Give it five minutes. An intense, almost inky woody punch from cypriol oil emerges before mellowing into creamy sandalwood and soft mus…

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Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) is a bold unisex scent built around heavy black truffle and worn leather. Launched in 2018, this Arturetto Landi composition thrives in colder weather, offering an intense profile that balances earthy, aromatic, and spicy tones. It is a striking choice for those who want a fragra…

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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, Prima or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) takes 4 of 5 categories. Prima is rated 3.88/5 from 24 votes; Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) is rated 4.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Prima for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Prima or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) lasts longest (Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) 87/100, Prima 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prima or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) projects furthest (Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) 68/100, Prima 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prima and Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Bergamot, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Saffron.

Is Prima or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) better for summer or winter?

Prima suits evening wear; Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prima and Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Prima has top notes of Cinnamon, Labdanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Styrax and Saffron, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) has top notes of Truffle, Cinnamon, Strawberry and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of White Musk, Leather, Vetiver and Cedar.