Fragrance comparison

Prince Noir vs Nazarenogabrielli

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

3 wins

Prince Noir

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8335 votes

Rank #21,253 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Nazarenogabrielli

Nazareno Gabrielli · 2004

3.4010 votes

Rank #68,181 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prince Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Prince Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nazarenogabrielli
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Prince Noir3/5

Nazarenogabrielli1/5

Ratings & consensus: Prince Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nazarenogabrielli
Sillage & projection: Prince Noir
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
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

NazarenogabrielliNazareno Gabrielli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%

Category winnerPrince NoirRating 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

0%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityNazarenogabrielli

SillagePrince Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

citrus44%

amber30%

citrus100%

green91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy56%

woody48%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

CardamomNutmegBergamotAmalfi LemonOrangeMint

Heart

GeraniumGingerCloveCinnamonPineApple BlossomVirginia CedarSea water

Base

MuskVanille

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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#68,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2004

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 …

Reviews →

Nazarenogabrielli opens with a sharp, cooling burst of mandarin orange and crushed mint leaves. As the initial citrus fizz subsides, water lily and sweet peach create a cooling, dew-drenched floral heart. A calm base of Virginia cedar, clean white musk, and light vanilla grounds the wet greenery, making this release a…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Plum de VeloursSuperfumistaWINNER vs

Royal FlushTestament LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Malbec IconO BoticárioRUNNER-UP vs

Amber FusionKarakash PerfumeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Jette 7Flowers Cherry BlossomJette JoopRUNNER-UP vs

KoiameJ-ScentWINNER

1 person compared this today

Madly Kenzo! Eau de ToiletteKenzoRUNNER-UP vs

PerpetuumBrocardWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Prince Noir or Nazarenogabrielli?

Prince Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Prince Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Nazarenogabrielli is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Prince Noir for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nazarenogabrielli for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince Noir or Nazarenogabrielli?

Nazarenogabrielli lasts longest (Nazarenogabrielli 64/100, Prince Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince Noir or Nazarenogabrielli?

Prince Noir projects furthest (Prince Noir 56/100, Nazarenogabrielli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prince Noir and Nazarenogabrielli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon, Geranium and Virginia Cedar.

Is Prince Noir or Nazarenogabrielli better for summer or winter?

Prince Noir suits evening wear; Nazarenogabrielli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prince Noir and Nazarenogabrielli?

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. Nazarenogabrielli has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Ginger, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Musk and Vanille.