Fragrance comparison

Twilly d’Hermès vs Princess of Java

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,748 ratings analysed

4 wins

Twilly d’Hermès

Hermès

3.736,703 votes

Rank #3,484 White FloralCitrus

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55%scent match

Closely related

Princess of Java

Project 1945

3.9345 votes

Rank #16,113 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Twilly d’Hermès takes 4 of 7 categories.

Twilly d’Hermès
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Princess of Java
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Twilly d’Hermès4/7

Princess of Java3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Twilly d’HermèsHermès

Princess of JavaProject 1945

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 6,703 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

Category winnerPrincess of JavaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

6,703 votes

38%Love

29%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerPrincess of JavaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTwilly d’Hermès

SillageTwilly d’Hermès

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value77

Category winnerPrincess of JavaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

tuberose74%

fresh65%

woody56%

white floral100%

citrus88%

fruity77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

tuberose42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerBitter OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

PeachGreen PearBitter Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomTuberoseNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

AmberMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. 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

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night58

Category winnerTwilly d’HermèsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women87

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,484

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#16,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerTwilly d’HermèsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hermès Twilly d’Hermès is a bright, energetic floral perfume built around a lively contrast of spicy ginger, bitter orange, and creamy tuberose. Instead of taking the heavy or vintage route common in classic tuberose scents, it keeps things fresh, crisp, and playful with a splash of citrus up top. As the fragrance set…

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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, Twilly d’Hermès or Princess of Java?

Twilly d’Hermès takes 4 of 7 categories. Twilly d’Hermès is rated 3.73/5 from 6,703 votes; Princess of Java is rated 3.93/5 from 45 votes. Choose Twilly d’Hermès for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Princess of Java for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Twilly d’Hermès or Princess of Java?

Twilly d’Hermès lasts longest (Twilly d’Hermès 67/100, Princess of Java 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Twilly d’Hermès or Princess of Java?

Twilly d’Hermès projects furthest (Twilly d’Hermès 57/100, Princess of Java 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Twilly d’Hermès and Princess of Java smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and tuberose accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Twilly d’Hermès or Princess of Java better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Twilly d’Hermès and Princess of Java?

Twilly d’Hermès has top notes of Ginger, Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.