How it smells
Main smell: aromatic and warm spicy. It opens with cardamom and Amalfi lemon, moves to geranium and Virginia cedar and dries down to vetiver and amber.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Prince Noir notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Princesse Marina De Bourbon Prince Noir EDC
Prince Noir EDC is made by Princesse Marina De Bourbon. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
More from Princesse Marina De Bourbon
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Reverence, Mon Bouquet and L'Or de Marina.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and Ajmal Kuro last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vetiver and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Which weather suits Prince Noir
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
The style of Prince Noir
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by warm spicy and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and warm spicy smells and notes like geranium and vetiver. Less obvious notes include pepper, cinnamon and Brazilian rosewood. Perfume fans rate it 3.86 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and Ajmal Kuro spread further.
Prince Noir dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (9 shared notes), Floris Santal (6 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (5 shared notes) and Ajmal Kuro (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ajmal Kuro starts from €20.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Prince Noir?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Prince Noir expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.