Fragrance comparison

Prince d'Or vs Work@holic Base Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Prince d'Or

Brocard

1.003 votes

Rank #76,715 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Work@holic Base Man

Linn Young

3.8318 votes

Rank #32,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Prince d'Or
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Work@holic Base Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Prince d'Or2/4

Work@holic Base Man2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prince d'Or
Sillage & projection: Prince d'Or
Value for money: Work@holic Base Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Work@holic Base Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prince d'OrBrocard

Work@holic Base ManLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 60%Want 20%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

11%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPrince d'Or

SillagePrince d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value86

Category winnerWork@holic Base ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilLavenderGreen AppleGrapefruitMint

Heart

JasmineClovesGeraniumSage

Base

PatchouliSpruce

Top

Green AppleGrapefruitLavenderMint

Heart

GeraniumCloves

Base

VetiverPatchouliMossPine Tree

InformationalShared notesLavender, Green Apple, Grapefruit and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall8

Winter8

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerWork@holic Base ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard released Prince d'Or in 2014 as an aromatic spicy fragrance for men who prefer crisp herbal accords over modern synthetic sugar. The scent opens with a sharp burst of basil, mint, green apple, and grapefruit, giving off an energetic citrus bite. As the top notes settle, geranium and jasmine mix with cloves and…

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Work@holic Base Man by Linn Young hits the skin with a sharp blast of tart green apple, cold mint, and tangy grapefruit. The opening smells crisp and energetic, making it an easy pick for early morning workouts or quick errands in warm weather. As the bright fruits settle, geranium and spicy cloves emerge to add a sub…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Prince d'Or or Work@holic Base Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Prince d'Or is rated 1.00/5 from 3 votes; Work@holic Base Man is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Prince d'Or for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Work@holic Base Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince d'Or or Work@holic Base Man?

Prince d'Or lasts longest (Prince d'Or 60/100, Work@holic Base Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince d'Or or Work@holic Base Man?

Prince d'Or projects furthest (Prince d'Or 50/100, Work@holic Base Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prince d'Or and Work@holic Base Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Green Apple, Grapefruit and Mint.

Is Prince d'Or or Work@holic Base Man better for summer or winter?

Prince d'Or suits day or night wear; Work@holic Base Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prince d'Or and Work@holic Base Man?

Prince d'Or has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Green Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Cloves, Geranium and Sage, a base of Patchouli and Spruce. Work@holic Base Man has top notes of Green Apple, Grapefruit, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Cloves, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Pine Tree.