Fragrance comparison

Prince Noir vs Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

Prince Noir

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8335 votes

Rank #21,276 AromaticWarm Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh

The Dua Brand

3.754 votes

Rank #54,393 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh takes 3 of 5 categories.

Prince Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Prince Noir2/5

Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh
Sillage & projection: Prince Noir
Value for money: Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh
Fragranxe ranking: Prince Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prince NoirPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Royal Chariot Of Bois OudhThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Chariot Of Bois Oudh

SillagePrince Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRoyal Chariot Of Bois OudhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

citrus44%

amber30%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm 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

Notes

SandalwoodVanillaOudBrazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeGuaiac WoodPatchouliBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerRoyal Chariot Of Bois OudhLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

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#21,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#54,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh by The Dua Brand combines the crisp orchard sweetness of crisp apple and warm vanilla with the dry, smoky backbone of dark oud and Brazilian rosewood. Right from the first spray, a burst of citrusy bergamot and fresh lavender cuts through the wood, keeping the blend from feeling overly heavy…

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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 Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh?

Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh takes 3 of 5 categories. Prince Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Prince Noir for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince Noir or Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh?

Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh lasts longest (Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh 90/100, Prince Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince Noir or Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh?

Prince Noir projects furthest (Prince Noir 56/100, Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prince Noir and Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Geranium and Brazilian Rosewood.

Is Prince Noir or Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh better for summer or winter?

Prince Noir suits evening wear; Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prince Noir and Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh?

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. Royal Chariot Of Bois Oudh features Sandalwood, Vanilla, Oud, Brazilian Rosewood and Mandarin Orange.