Fragrance comparison

Prince Noir vs Massimo

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

Prince Noir

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8335 votes

Rank #21,253 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #31,066 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Massimo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Prince Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Massimo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Prince Noir3/7

Massimo4/7

Ratings & consensus: Massimo
Community sentiment: Massimo
Longevity: Massimo
Sillage & projection: Prince Noir
Value for money: Massimo
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

MassimoMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

4.15/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%

Category winnerMassimoRating 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

34%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerMassimoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMassimo

SillagePrince Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMassimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

citrus44%

amber30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomAmalfi LemonPepper

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

GeraniumVirginia CedarCinnamon

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverAmberBrazilian Rosewood

Top

Amalfi LemonMintThymeTarragonLavenderGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCardamomJuniper BerriesCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amalfi Lemon, Geranium and Virginia Cedar. 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

Spring68

Summer45

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

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#31,066

PerfumerRamon Monegal

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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Massimo by Massimo Dutti opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bitter galbanum, and crushed mint leaf. As the initial citrus bite softens, herbal thyme and tarragon merge with green geranium and cardamom, creating a dry fougere character typical of early nineties perfumery. The dry down relies on earthy patchouli,…

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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 Massimo?

Massimo takes 4 of 7 categories. Prince Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes. Choose Prince Noir for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince Noir or Massimo?

Massimo lasts longest (Massimo 63/100, Prince Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince Noir or Massimo?

Projection is very close: Prince Noir 56/100, Massimo 55/100 for sillage.

Do Prince Noir and Massimo smell similar?

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

Is Prince Noir or Massimo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Prince Noir and Massimo?

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. Massimo has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mint, Thyme and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.