Fragrance comparison

Prince of Persia vs Siberian Musk

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

Prince of Persia

L'Empire des Sens

4.002 votes

Rank #61,235 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Siberian Musk

Areej Le Doré

4.5472 votes

Rank #4,910 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Siberian Musk takes 2 of 4 categories.

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

Prince of Persia1/4

Siberian Musk2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prince of PersiaL'Empire des Sens

Siberian MuskAreej Le Doré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.54/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 83%Had 17%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

72%Love

18%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSiberian Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value25

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%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesBergamotCypress

Heart

LavenderJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilla

Top

Siberian PineCitrusesLimeBergamotIndian MandarinExotic Fruits

Heart

Natural MuskCypressSandalwoodGalbanumOrange BlossomSpices

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiverAmber

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

Spring87

Summer73

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,910

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSiberian MuskHigher 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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Siberian Musk opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and Siberian pine that cuts clean through cold air. Underneath the citrus sparkle, natural deer musk and bitter galbanum create a warm, furry texture on skin. Cypress, sandalwood, and dark patchouli anchor the dry-down, giving the woodiness a damp forest floor …

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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 Siberian Musk?

Siberian Musk takes 2 of 4 categories. Prince of Persia is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Siberian Musk is rated 4.54/5 from 72 votes. Choose Prince of Persia for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Siberian Musk for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince of Persia or Siberian Musk?

They last about the same: Prince of Persia 90/100, Siberian Musk 90/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Prince of Persia or Siberian Musk?

Siberian Musk projects furthest (Siberian Musk 85/100, Prince of Persia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prince of Persia and Siberian Musk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Cypress and Sandalwood.

Is Prince of Persia or Siberian Musk better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Prince of Persia and Siberian Musk?

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. Siberian Musk has top notes of Siberian Pine, Citruses, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Natural Musk, Cypress, Sandalwood and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver.