Fragrance comparison

Prince Noir vs Barolo

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 182 ratings analysed

Prince Noir

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8335 votes

Rank #21,253 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Barolo

O Boticário

4.24147 votes

Rank #26,970 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barolo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Prince Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Barolo
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Prince Noir2/7

Barolo5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prince NoirPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

BaroloO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

4.24/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 28%Had 72%Want 0%

Category winnerBaroloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

66%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

51%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerBaroloMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBarolo

SillageBarolo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBaroloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

citrus44%

amber30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

wine77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomAmalfi LemonPepper

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

GeraniumVirginia CedarCinnamon

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverAmberBrazilian Rosewood

Top

black figMarmaladePepperSaffronRhuburbCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Red WineMexican chocolateRed CurrantGeraniumIrisRose

Base

Virginia CedarAmberVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPepper, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Prince Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day71

Night100

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPrince NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#26,970

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrince NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prince Noir by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a woody spicy fragrance that offers a crisp, tailored profile rather than a heavy evening scent. It opens with an energetic burst of Amalfi lemon, sharp pepper, and sweet cardamom, giving it an immediate fresh spicy and citrus lift. As the brightness settles, a structured …

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Barolo by O Boticário is a rich, comforting woody fragrance built around dark red wine, sweet fig jam, and warm Virginia cedar. Right after spraying, it delivers a burst of juicy black fig, tangy rhubarb, and cracked black pepper before mellowing into dark Mexican chocolate and velvety rose petals. The dry-down settle…

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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 Noir or Barolo?

Barolo takes 5 of 7 categories. Prince Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Barolo is rated 4.24/5 from 147 votes. Choose Prince Noir for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Barolo for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Prince Noir or Barolo?

Barolo lasts longest (Barolo 74/100, Prince Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince Noir or Barolo?

Barolo projects furthest (Barolo 67/100, Prince Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prince Noir and Barolo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Prince Noir or Barolo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Prince Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Barolo is the stronger pick. Prince Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prince Noir and Barolo?

Prince Noir has top notes of Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Brazilian Rosewood. Barolo has top notes of black fig, Marmalade, Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Red Wine, Mexican chocolate, Red Currant and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli.