Fragrance comparison

Princess Noir vs Deciduous Spring

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

Princess Noir

Vera Wang

4.0082 votes

Rank #31,040 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Deciduous Spring

Aurora Scents

3.405 votes

Rank #59,903 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Princess Noir
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Deciduous Spring
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Princess Noir2/4

Deciduous Spring2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Deciduous Spring
Sillage & projection: Deciduous Spring
Value for money: Princess Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Princess Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Princess NoirVera Wang

Deciduous SpringAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 9%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityDeciduous Spring

SillageDeciduous Spring

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value25

Category winnerPrincess NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

sweet69%

floral61%

citrus100%

white floral90%

rose80%

floral70%

fruity60%

patchouli50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantPearMandarin Orange

Heart1.5-3 hrs

FreesiaCotton FlowerJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

PatchouliChocolatePalisander RosewoodAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantPear

Heart

RoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacFreesia

Base

PatchouliAmberwoodCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Freesia. Durations are only published for Princess Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Date 38%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 16%

Men20

Unisex0

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,903

PerfumerM.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrincess NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Wang Princess Noir takes the playful DNA of the original franchise into moodier territory. A tart blast of black currant and crisp pear greets you first. It smells juicy yet shadowy. Give it ten minutes. The initial alcohol flash burns off quickly, revealing a powdery veil of freesia and clean cotton flower. Then…

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Deciduous Spring by Aurora Scents delivers a bright, fruity opening of pear and black currant, quickly melting into a classic floral heart of jasmine sambac and rose. This feminine fragrance settles into a soft, woody base, providing a gentle warmth that mimics the arrival of spring. It is a versatile choice for casua…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Princess Noir or Deciduous Spring?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Princess Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 82 votes; Deciduous Spring is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Princess Noir for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Deciduous Spring for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Princess Noir or Deciduous Spring?

Deciduous Spring lasts longest (Deciduous Spring 70/100, Princess Noir 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Princess Noir or Deciduous Spring?

Deciduous Spring projects furthest (Deciduous Spring 75/100, Princess Noir 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Princess Noir and Deciduous Spring smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and patchouli accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Freesia.

Is Princess Noir or Deciduous Spring better for summer or winter?

Princess Noir suits evening wear; Deciduous Spring suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Princess Noir and Deciduous Spring?

Princess Noir has top notes of Black Currant, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Cotton Flower and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate, Palisander Rosewood and Amber. Deciduous Spring has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Amberwood and Cashmere Wood.