Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #21,253 AromaticWarm Spicy
Prince Noir vs Esprit du Roi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Esprit du Roi takes 5 of 7 categories.
Prince NoirChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Esprit du RoiChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Prince Noir2/7
Esprit du Roi5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Esprit du Roi
- Community sentiment
- Esprit du Roi
- Longevity
- Esprit du Roi
- Sillage & projection
- Esprit du Roi
- Value for money
- Prince Noir
- Versatility
- Prince Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Esprit du Roi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Prince NoirPrincesse Marina De BourbonEsprit du RoiPenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%
3.80/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerEsprit du RoiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
66%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
35 votes
42%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
180 votes
Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEsprit du Roi
SillageEsprit du Roi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPrince NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy86%
fresh spicy72%
woody58%
citrus44%
amber30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
green77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CardamomAmalfi LemonPepper
Heart1.5 to 3 hours
GeraniumVirginia CedarCinnamon
Base2 to 4 hours
VetiverAmberBrazilian Rosewood
Top
Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia
Heart
GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle
Base
oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, 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 seasonSpring80
Summer40
Fall100
Winter80
Day71
Night100
Spring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPrince NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,253
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#7,275
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews35
Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrince 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 …
Reviews →Esprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…
Reviews →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 Esprit du Roi?
Esprit du Roi takes 5 of 7 categories. Prince Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes. Choose Prince Noir for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Prince Noir or Esprit du Roi?
Esprit du Roi lasts longest (Esprit du Roi 63/100, Prince Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prince Noir or Esprit du Roi?
Projection is very close: Esprit du Roi 57/100, Prince Noir 56/100 for sillage.
Do Prince Noir and Esprit du Roi smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.
Is Prince Noir or Esprit du Roi better for summer or winter?
For summer, Esprit du Roi is the stronger pick. For winter, Prince Noir is the stronger pick. Prince Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prince Noir and Esprit du Roi?
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. Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris.
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