Princess of Java vs Senso
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Senso takes 7 of 8 categories.
Princess of JavaChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SensoChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Princess of Java1/8
Senso7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Senso
- Community sentiment
- Senso
- Longevity
- Senso
- Sillage & projection
- Senso
- Value for money
- Princess of Java
- Versatility
- Senso
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Senso
- Fragranxe ranking
- Senso
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Princess of JavaProject 1945SensoEmanuel UngaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%
4.21/ 5 · 258 votes
Have 34%Had 23%Want 43%
Category winnerSensoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
29%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
41%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
258 votes
Category winnerSensoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySenso
SillageSenso
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPrincess of JavaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus88%
fruity77%
powdery65%
sweet53%
tuberose42%
amber100%
sweet92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
citrus61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PeachGreen PearBitter Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineOrange BlossomTuberoseNeroli
Base5-7 hrs
AmberMuskSandalwoodVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
PlumPeachGrapefruitBergamotCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 4 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineDamask RoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomOrchid
Base5 to 8 hours
OpoponaxBenzoinAmberCinnamonMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar
Category winnerSensoLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter44
Day100
Night58
Spring51
Summer31
Fall100
Winter96
Day66
Night100
Category winnerSensoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,113
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#6,379
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerSensoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrincess 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…
Reviews →Senso by Emanuel Ungaro is a full-bodied amber floral fragrance designed around rich fruits, lush white flowers, and warm resins. Crafted by Jacques Polge, it opens with a dense spread of dark plum, sweet peach, and sparkling mandarin orange spiked with coriander. That bright, candied start quickly gives way to a spra…
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, Princess of Java or Senso?
Senso takes 7 of 8 categories. Princess of Java is rated 3.93/5 from 45 votes; Senso is rated 4.21/5 from 258 votes. Choose Princess of Java for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Senso for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Princess of Java or Senso?
Senso lasts longest (Senso 73/100, Princess of Java 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Princess of Java or Senso?
Senso projects furthest (Senso 70/100, Princess of Java 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Princess of Java and Senso smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.
Is Princess of Java or Senso better for summer or winter?
For summer, Senso is the stronger pick. For winter, Senso is the stronger pick. Princess of Java suits daytime wear; Senso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Princess of Java and Senso?
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. Senso has top notes of Plum, Peach, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Benzoin, Amber and Cinnamon.
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