Fragrance comparison

Ravish vs Princess of Java

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

7 wins

Ravish

Ajmal

4.0758 votes

Rank #13,844 White FloralWoody

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67%scent match

Closely related

Princess of Java

Project 1945

3.9345 votes

Rank #16,155 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ravish takes 7 of 7 categories.

Ravish
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Princess of Java
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ravish7/7

Princess of Java0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RavishAjmal

Princess of JavaProject 1945

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 60%

3.93/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

Category winnerRavishRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

58 votes

38%Love

29%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerRavishMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRavish

SillageRavish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value77

Category winnerRavishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

fruity77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

tuberose42%

Scent match67%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodFruity NotesRoseOrange BlossomJasmineVanillaBitter Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

PeachGreen PearBitter Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomTuberoseNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

AmberMuskSandalwoodVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night78

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night58

Category winnerRavishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#16,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerRavishHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Ravish is a bright white floral with a fruity citrus lift, then a softer, more powdery feel as it settles. Bitter orange and orange blossom lead the impression, with jasmine and rose adding a classic floral core. In the dry-down, sandalwood and vanilla bring warmth and a smooth, slightly sweet finish. It can com…

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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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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, Ravish or Princess of Java?

Ravish takes 7 of 7 categories. Ravish is rated 4.07/5 from 58 votes; Princess of Java is rated 3.93/5 from 45 votes. Choose Ravish for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Princess of Java for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ravish or Princess of Java?

Ravish lasts longest (Ravish 70/100, Princess of Java 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ravish or Princess of Java?

Ravish projects furthest (Ravish 68/100, Princess of Java 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ravish and Princess of Java smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Vanilla.

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

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

What are the notes in Ravish and Princess of Java?

Ravish features Sandalwood, Fruity Notes, Rose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. 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.