Fragrance comparison

Prince of Persia vs Siberian Musk III

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

Prince of Persia

L'Empire des Sens

4.002 votes

Rank #61,235 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Siberian Musk III

Areej Le Doré

4.4060 votes

Rank #7,371 WoodyMusky

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.
Siberian Musk III
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Prince of Persia2/4

Siberian Musk III2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prince of PersiaL'Empire des Sens

Siberian Musk IIIAreej Le Doré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.40/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

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

70%Love

15%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

7%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityPrince of Persia

SillageSiberian Musk III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value57

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%

musky92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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 PineBergamotLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

Natural MuskGalbanumCypressSpicesOrange BlossomSandalwood

Base

MuskPatchouliAmberAssam OudAustralian Blue Cypress

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

Spring100

Summer63

Fall96

Winter83

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,371

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSiberian Musk IIIHigher 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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Areej Le Doré Siberian Musk III opens with a sharp burst of pressed lime, tart mandarin orange, and crushed Siberian pine needles. The top notes feel crisp and radiant, delivering a biting green energy that cuts through crisp autumn air during morning wear. As the initial citrus recedes, the heart exposes real macera…

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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 III?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Prince of Persia is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Siberian Musk III is rated 4.40/5 from 60 votes. Choose Prince of Persia for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Siberian Musk III for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince of Persia or Siberian Musk III?

Prince of Persia lasts longest (Prince of Persia 90/100, Siberian Musk III 86/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince of Persia or Siberian Musk III?

Siberian Musk III projects furthest (Siberian Musk III 69/100, Prince of Persia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prince of Persia and Siberian Musk III smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Cypress and Sandalwood.

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

Prince of Persia suits evening wear; Siberian Musk III suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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 III has top notes of Siberian Pine, Bergamot, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Natural Musk, Galbanum, Cypress and Spices, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Assam Oud.