Fragrance comparison

Princess of Java vs Fleurs d'Orlane

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 380 ratings analysed

Princess of Java

Project 1945

3.9345 votes

Rank #16,113 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Fleurs d'Orlane

Orlane

3.81335 votes

Rank #3,546 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Orlane takes 5 of 7 categories.

Princess of Java
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fleurs d'Orlane
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Princess of Java2/7

Fleurs d'Orlane5/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleurs d'Orlane
Community sentiment: Fleurs d'Orlane
Longevity: Fleurs d'Orlane
Sillage & projection: Fleurs d'Orlane
Value for money: Princess of Java
Versatility: Princess of Java
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fleurs d'Orlane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Princess of JavaProject 1945

Fleurs d'OrlaneOrlane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

3.81/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerFleurs d'OrlaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

29%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

37%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

314 votes

Category winnerFleurs d'OrlaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Orlane

SillageFleurs d'Orlane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value55

Category winnerPrincess of JavaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus88%

fruity77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

tuberose42%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

yellow floral77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachGreen PearBitter Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomTuberoseNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

AmberMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

Orange BlossomGreen NotesWater HyacinthPeachClovesMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange

Heart

NarcissusLilyCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseWhite FlowersOrchid

Base

HoneyPowdery NotesMuskAmberBenzoinSandalwoodStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Princess of Java, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPrincess of JavaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men2

Unisex2

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#3,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerFleurs d'OrlaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Princess of Java by Project 1945 opens with a sunny splash of juicy peach, crisp green pear, and tart bitter orange. It quickly blooms into a radiant heart of sweet tuberose, clean jasmine, and bright orange blossom. Rather than smelling heavy or vintage, the white flowers take on a bright, candied bubblegum quality t…

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Fleurs d'Orlane is a bold 1980s floral green fragrance built around orange blossom, hyacinth, lily, narcissus and honeyed powder. Reviews point to a scent that can feel bright, brassy and very floral, with enough green bite to stop the sweetness from turning syrupy. It suits vintage floral lovers best, especially thos…

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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, Princess of Java or Fleurs d'Orlane?

Fleurs d'Orlane takes 5 of 7 categories. Princess of Java is rated 3.93/5 from 45 votes; Fleurs d'Orlane is rated 3.81/5 from 335 votes. Choose Princess of Java for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fleurs d'Orlane for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Princess of Java or Fleurs d'Orlane?

Fleurs d'Orlane lasts longest (Fleurs d'Orlane 69/100, Princess of Java 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Princess of Java or Fleurs d'Orlane?

Fleurs d'Orlane projects furthest (Fleurs d'Orlane 63/100, Princess of Java 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Princess of Java and Fleurs d'Orlane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Princess of Java or Fleurs d'Orlane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Princess of Java is the stronger pick. For winter, Princess of Java is the stronger pick. Princess of Java suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Princess of Java and Fleurs d'Orlane?

Princess of Java has top notes of Peach, Green Pear and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Neroli, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Fleurs d'Orlane has top notes of Orange Blossom, Green Notes, Water Hyacinth and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Honey, Powdery Notes, Musk and Amber.