Fragrance comparison

Prince Noir vs Rosier Ardent

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 233 ratings analysed

4 wins

Prince Noir

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8335 votes

Rank #21,253 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Rosier Ardent

Nez a Nez

3.63198 votes

Rank #14,631 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prince Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Prince Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rosier Ardent
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Prince Noir4/7

Rosier Ardent3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prince NoirPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Rosier ArdentNez a Nez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

3.63/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 33%Had 32%Want 35%

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

21%Love

62%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerPrince NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRosier Ardent

SillageRosier Ardent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerPrince NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

citrus44%

amber30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic 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

CardamomCarawayCinnamonPepper

Heart

Rose

Base

ResinVirginia CedarVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper, 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

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPrince NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#14,631

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerRosier ArdentHigher 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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Rosier Ardent by Nez a Nez is a spicy chypre that bridges floral delicacy with resinous, woody depth. It opens with a sharp kick of cardamom and caraway, settling into a dark rose heart grounded by patchouli and vetiver. This unisex composition offers a warm, mature profile perfect for autumn and winter days when you …

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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 Rosier Ardent?

Prince Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Prince Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Rosier Ardent is rated 3.63/5 from 198 votes. Choose Prince Noir for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rosier Ardent for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Prince Noir or Rosier Ardent?

Rosier Ardent lasts longest (Rosier Ardent 67/100, Prince Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince Noir or Rosier Ardent?

Rosier Ardent projects furthest (Rosier Ardent 61/100, Prince Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prince Noir and Rosier Ardent smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Cinnamon.

Is Prince Noir or Rosier Ardent better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Prince Noir and Rosier Ardent?

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. Rosier Ardent has top notes of Cardamom, Caraway, Cinnamon and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, a base of Resin, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.