Fragrance comparison

Prince Noir vs Rouge Royal For Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 75 ratings analysed

Prince Noir

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8335 votes

Rank #21,253 AromaticWarm Spicy

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63%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Rouge Royal For Men

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.9240 votes

Rank #17,018 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rouge Royal For Men takes 6 of 8 categories.

Prince Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rouge Royal For Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Prince Noir2/8

Rouge Royal For Men6/8

Ratings & consensus: Rouge Royal For Men
Community sentiment: Prince Noir
Longevity: Rouge Royal For Men
Sillage & projection: Rouge Royal For Men
Value for money: Rouge Royal For Men
Versatility: Prince Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Rouge Royal For Men
Fragranxe ranking: Rouge Royal For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prince NoirPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Rouge Royal For MenPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

3.92/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

Category winnerRouge Royal For MenRating 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

35%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerPrince NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRouge Royal For Men

SillageRouge Royal For Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRouge Royal For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

citrus44%

amber30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

honey77%

cinnamon69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, warm 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

Notes

White HoneyCinnamonCardamomResinLavenderGeraniumVirginia CedarAmalfi LemonSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerRouge Royal For MenLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day71

Night100

Spring36

Summer14

Fall93

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerPrince NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Men88

Unisex0

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#17,018

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerRouge Royal For MenHigher 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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Rouge Royal For Men by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a warm spicy and woody fragrance centered on an unusual pairing of rich white honey and piquant baking spice. The scent opens with a brief splash of Amalfi lemon before settling into a heart driven by cinnamon, pungent cardamom, and fresh lavender. As it develops o…

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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 Rouge Royal For Men?

Rouge Royal For Men takes 6 of 8 categories. Prince Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Rouge Royal For Men is rated 3.92/5 from 40 votes. Choose Prince Noir for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rouge Royal For Men for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince Noir or Rouge Royal For Men?

Rouge Royal For Men lasts longest (Rouge Royal For Men 75/100, Prince Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince Noir or Rouge Royal For Men?

Rouge Royal For Men projects furthest (Rouge Royal For Men 73/100, Prince Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prince Noir and Rouge Royal For Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon, Geranium and Virginia Cedar.

Is Prince Noir or Rouge Royal For Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Prince Noir and Rouge Royal For Men?

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. Rouge Royal For Men features White Honey, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Resin and Lavender.