Fragrance comparison

Prince of Persia vs Ramsés II

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

3 wins

Prince of Persia

L'Empire des Sens

4.002 votes

Rank #61,235 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #44,331 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prince of Persia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Prince of Persia
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Prince of Persia3/4

Ramsés II1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prince of Persia
Sillage & projection: Prince of Persia
Value for money: Prince of Persia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ramsés II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prince of PersiaL'Empire des Sens

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPrince of Persia

SillagePrince of Persia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value52

Category winnerPrince of PersiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

SpicesBergamotCypress

Heart

LavenderJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilla

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesSpices, Bergamot, Cypress and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,331

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRamsés IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prince of Persia by L'Empire des Sens opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and resinous cypress. The top notes feel bright and herbaceous, driven by an unlisted mix of black pepper and cool cardamom spices. As the citrus settles, clean lavender takes center stage alongside a light touch of jasmine. The floral heart ke…

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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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 of Persia or Ramsés II?

Prince of Persia takes 3 of 4 categories. Prince of Persia is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Prince of Persia for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince of Persia or Ramsés II?

Prince of Persia lasts longest (Prince of Persia 90/100, Ramsés II 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince of Persia or Ramsés II?

Projection is very close: Prince of Persia 50/100, Ramsés II 48/100 for sillage.

Do Prince of Persia and Ramsés II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Cypress and Sandalwood.

Is Prince of Persia or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

Prince of Persia suits evening wear; Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prince of Persia and Ramsés II?

Prince of Persia has top notes of Spices, Bergamot and Cypress, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.