Fragrance comparison

Spring Reign vs Times Square

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 264 ratings analysed

Spring Reign

Katy Perry

3.90259 votes

Rank #29,143 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Times Square

Insider Parfums

3.405 votes

Rank #69,027 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Times Square takes 3 of 4 categories.

Spring Reign
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Times Square
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Spring Reign1/4

Times Square3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spring ReignKaty Perry

Times SquareInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 53%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

259 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityTimes Square

SillageTimes Square

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTimes SquareBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

violet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink FreesiaBlack Currant BlossomViolet

Heart

May RoseGardeniaArtemisia

Base

CedarCashmeranBenzoin

Top

BergamotLavenderBasil

Heart

HeliotropeMay RoseJasmineCoconutViolet

Base

Pink PepperPatchouliPine TreeCinnamonVanillaBenzoinOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet, May Rose and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer46

Fall0

Winter3

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,143

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,027

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSpring ReignHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spring Reign opens with a bright pop of violet and fresh pink freesia, creating a lively floral start that feels like a crisp April morning. As the scent settles on the skin, the initial green crispness relaxes into a soft, slightly powdery heart of May rose and clean gardenia. A base of dry cedar and warm benzoin kee…

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Times Square by Insider Parfums opens with a sharp aromatic blast of bergamot and basil. As it settles, a complex mid-layer of heliotrope and coconut emerges, grounded by a dense, spicy base. This 2024 release is a versatile unisex scent suitable for everyday wear in temperate weather, offering an evolving profile tha…

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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, Spring Reign or Times Square?

Times Square takes 3 of 4 categories. Spring Reign is rated 3.90/5 from 259 votes; Times Square is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Spring Reign for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Times Square for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Spring Reign or Times Square?

Times Square lasts longest (Times Square 100/100, Spring Reign 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spring Reign or Times Square?

Times Square projects furthest (Times Square 100/100, Spring Reign 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spring Reign and Times Square smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, May Rose and Benzoin.

Is Spring Reign or Times Square better for summer or winter?

Times Square suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spring Reign and Times Square?

Spring Reign has top notes of Pink Freesia, Black Currant Blossom and Violet, heart notes of May Rose, Gardenia and Artemisia, a base of Cedar, Cashmeran and Benzoin. Times Square has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Heliotrope, May Rose, Jasmine and Coconut, a base of Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Pine Tree and Cinnamon.