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Prince of Persia vs Sycomore Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 2,046 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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.

  • Sycomore Eau de Parfum

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

Prince of Persia2/4
Sycomore Eau de Parfum2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Prince of Persia
Sillage & projection
Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Value for money
Prince of Persia
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sycomore Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Prince of PersiaL'Empire des Sens
Sycomore Eau de ParfumChanel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
4.28/ 5 · 2,044 votes
Have 79%Had 21%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

53%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

2,044 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityPrince of Persia

SillageSycomore Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value31
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%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
earthy48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SpicesBergamotCypress
Heart
LavenderJasmine
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilla
Notes
VetiverCypressJuniperSpicesSandalwoodPink PepperTobaccoAldehydesViolet

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSpices, Cypress and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sycomore Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter79
Day100
Night63
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men60
Unisex40
Women0
Men35
Unisex57
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSycomore Eau de ParfumHigher 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…

Reviews →

Chanel Sycomore Eau de Parfum is a dry, smoky woodland scent built around high-grade vetiver roots. The first spray releases a fizzy pop of aldehydes alongside sharp juniper berries and cracked pink pepper. It bites slightly at first. Give it five minutes. The sharp opening quickly settles into a rich core of cypress …

Reviews →
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 Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Prince of Persia is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Sycomore Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 2,044 votes. Choose Prince of Persia for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sycomore Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prince of Persia or Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

Prince of Persia lasts longest (Prince of Persia 90/100, Sycomore Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prince of Persia or Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

Sycomore Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Sycomore Eau de Parfum 56/100, Prince of Persia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prince of Persia and Sycomore Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Cypress and Sandalwood.

Is Prince of Persia or Sycomore Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Prince of Persia suits evening wear; Sycomore Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prince of Persia and Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

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. Sycomore Eau de Parfum features Vetiver, Cypress, Juniper, Spices and Sandalwood.

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