Fragrance comparison

Prince of Persia vs Saharian Wind

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 968 ratings analysed

Prince of Persia

L'Empire des Sens

4.002 votes

Rank #61,235 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Saharian Wind

Mancera

4.07966 votes

Rank #1,799 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Prince of Persia
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Saharian Wind
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Prince of Persia2/4

Saharian Wind2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prince of PersiaL'Empire des Sens

Saharian WindMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.07/ 5 · 966 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

42%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

966 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPrince of Persia

SillageSaharian Wind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value59

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%

aromatic92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, 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

Top20-30 mins

SpicesLeatherBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesTobaccoAmberVanillaPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSpices, Bergamot, Cypress and Lavender. Durations are only published for Saharian Wind, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night96

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men66

Unisex30

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,799

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews125

Category winnerSaharian WindHigher 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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Saharian Wind by Mancera takes the dry warmth of a traditional leather fragrance and flips it with surprising aromatic freshness. The first spray delivers a crisp blast of bergamot, cracked pink pepper, and sharp suede. Within twenty minutes, the composition pivots toward an invigorating barbershop heart filled with g…

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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 Saharian Wind?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Prince of Persia is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Saharian Wind is rated 4.07/5 from 966 votes. Choose Prince of Persia for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Saharian Wind for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince of Persia or Saharian Wind?

Prince of Persia lasts longest (Prince of Persia 90/100, Saharian Wind 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince of Persia or Saharian Wind?

Saharian Wind projects furthest (Saharian Wind 66/100, Prince of Persia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prince of Persia and Saharian Wind smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Cypress and Lavender.

Is Prince of Persia or Saharian Wind better for summer or winter?

Prince of Persia suits evening wear; Saharian Wind suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prince of Persia and Saharian Wind?

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. Saharian Wind has top notes of Spices, Leather, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, Tobacco, Amber and Vanilla.