Fragrance comparison

Princess of Java vs Roccobarocco

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 122 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

Roccobarocco

3.8677 votes

Rank #12,953 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roccobarocco takes 5 of 7 categories.

Princess of Java
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Roccobarocco
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Princess of Java2/7

Roccobarocco5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Princess of JavaProject 1945

RoccobaroccoRoccobarocco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

3.86/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerPrincess of JavaRating 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

34%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerRoccobaroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRoccobarocco

SillageRoccobarocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value69

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%

woody92%

floral84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

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 BlossomBergamotPeachGreen NotesLemon

Heart

TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidRoseNarcissus

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinAmberMuskVanillaCedarOakmoss

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

Spring74

Summer35

Fall74

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerRoccobaroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#12,953

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRoccobaroccoHigher 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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Roccobarocco for women is a dense, golden floral released in 1987. It pairs a bright, citrus-forward opening with a lush, heavy heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang. The base brings significant warmth through sandalwood and benzoin, creating a scent that feels particularly at home in crisp, festive winter weather. It off…

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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 Roccobarocco?

Roccobarocco takes 5 of 7 categories. Princess of Java is rated 3.93/5 from 45 votes; Roccobarocco is rated 3.86/5 from 77 votes. Choose Princess of Java for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roccobarocco for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Princess of Java or Roccobarocco?

Roccobarocco lasts longest (Roccobarocco 76/100, Princess of Java 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Princess of Java or Roccobarocco?

Roccobarocco projects furthest (Roccobarocco 75/100, Princess of Java 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Princess of Java and Roccobarocco smell similar?

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

Is Princess of Java or Roccobarocco better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Princess of Java and Roccobarocco?

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. Roccobarocco has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Peach and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Musk.