Fragrance comparison

Prince Noir vs Volpe Master

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

5 wins

Prince Noir

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8335 votes

Rank #21,253 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Volpe Master

Eudora

3.7744 votes

Rank #33,894 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prince Noir takes 5 of 8 categories.

Prince Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Volpe Master
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Prince Noir5/8

Volpe Master3/8

Ratings & consensus: Prince Noir
Community sentiment: Prince Noir
Longevity: Volpe Master
Sillage & projection: Prince Noir
Value for money: Volpe Master
Versatility: Prince Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Volpe Master
Fragranxe ranking: Prince Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prince NoirPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Volpe MasterEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

3.77/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 55%Had 12%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

23%Love

41%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerPrince NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityVolpe Master

SillagePrince Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value73

Category winnerVolpe MasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

citrus44%

amber30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamotMintGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegCorianderGeraniumPepperRosemary

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmberPatchouliCoumarinVanillaSandalwoodAccord Eudora®Cashmeran

Category winnerVolpe MasterLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day71

Night100

Spring36

Summer9

Fall94

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerPrince NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#33,894

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

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 …

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Eudora Volpe Master brings a burst of zesty bergamot, chilled mint, and sharp green cardamom straight out of the nozzle. The initial citrus rush calms quickly. Within twenty minutes, warm nutmeg, black pepper, and earthy geranium take over the heart, wrapping your skin in a dry, bracing heat. The base settles into a c…

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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 Volpe Master?

Prince Noir takes 5 of 8 categories. Prince Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Volpe Master is rated 3.77/5 from 44 votes. Choose Prince Noir for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Volpe Master for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince Noir or Volpe Master?

Volpe Master lasts longest (Volpe Master 65/100, Prince Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince Noir or Volpe Master?

Projection is very close: Prince Noir 56/100, Volpe Master 55/100 for sillage.

Do Prince Noir and Volpe Master smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Geranium and Amber.

Is Prince Noir or Volpe Master better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Prince Noir and Volpe Master?

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. Volpe Master has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Geranium and Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Patchouli and Coumarin.