Fragrance comparison

Prince Noir vs Vetiver

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

Prince Noir

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8335 votes

Rank #21,253 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Vetiver

Floris

4.3743 votes

Rank #14,981 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories.

Prince Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Prince Noir2/7

Vetiver5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prince NoirPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

VetiverFloris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

4.37/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 68%

Category winnerVetiverRating 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

63%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerVetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityVetiver

SillageVetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value46

Category winnerPrince NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

citrus44%

amber30%

aromatic100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

citrus50%

Scent match73%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy 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

BergamotLavenderAmalfi Lemon

Heart

VetiverCardamomGeraniumCloveCorianderCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodOlibanumPatchouliTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amalfi Lemon, Geranium 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

Spring63

Summer38

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night69

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#14,981

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerVetiverHigher 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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Floris Vetiver opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, and lavender. This brisk citrus top quickly softens as warm spices emerge from the heart. Cardamom, clove, and cinnamon interlock with a dry, herbaceous vetiver, giving the scent a dusty, aromatic warmth. As it settles into the skin, 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 Vetiver?

Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. Prince Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Vetiver is rated 4.37/5 from 43 votes. Choose Prince Noir for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince Noir or Vetiver?

Vetiver lasts longest (Vetiver 76/100, Prince Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince Noir or Vetiver?

Projection is very close: Vetiver 58/100, Prince Noir 56/100 for sillage.

Do Prince Noir and Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon, Geranium and Cinnamon.

Is Prince Noir or Vetiver better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Prince Noir and Vetiver?

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. Vetiver has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver, Cardamom, Geranium and Clove, a base of Sandalwood, Olibanum, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.