Fragrance comparison

Prince Noir vs Be Bop Pour Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

Prince Noir

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8335 votes

Rank #21,253 AromaticWarm Spicy

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65%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Be Bop Pour Homme

Kesling

4.3727 votes

Rank #21,208 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Be Bop Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Prince Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Be Bop Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Prince Noir1/7

Be Bop Pour Homme6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prince NoirPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Be Bop Pour HommeKesling

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

4.37/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 35%Had 18%Want 47%

Category winnerBe Bop Pour HommeRating 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

59%Love

22%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerBe Bop Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBe Bop Pour Homme

SillageBe Bop Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerBe Bop Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

citrus44%

amber30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

herbal69%

citrus61%

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

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

ThymeLavenderBasilBergamotAmalfi LemonTangerine

Heart

CloveGeraniumCorianderCinnamon

Base

PatchouliOpoponaxMuskVetiverVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Cinnamon. 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

Spring40

Summer40

Fall70

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerPrince NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#21,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBe Bop Pour HommeHigher 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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Be Bop Pour Homme by Kesling is a distinct woody spicy fragrance launched in 1992. It opens with a bold herbal rush of thyme and basil before settling into a deep, clove-heavy heart. This scent is suited for a refined gentleman who prefers classic masculine structures. It shines during cool autumn evenings when its re…

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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 Be Bop Pour Homme?

Be Bop Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Prince Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Be Bop Pour Homme is rated 4.37/5 from 27 votes. Choose Prince Noir for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Be Bop Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince Noir or Be Bop Pour Homme?

Be Bop Pour Homme lasts longest (Be Bop Pour Homme 85/100, Prince Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince Noir or Be Bop Pour Homme?

Be Bop Pour Homme projects furthest (Be Bop Pour Homme 67/100, Prince Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prince Noir and Be Bop Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Cinnamon.

Is Prince Noir or Be Bop Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Prince Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Be Bop Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Prince Noir suits evening wear; Be Bop Pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prince Noir and Be Bop Pour Homme?

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. Be Bop Pour Homme has top notes of Thyme, Lavender, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Clove, Geranium, Coriander and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Opoponax, Musk and Vetiver.