Fleur du Mal
Dries Van NotenEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Fleur du Mal vs. Princess Reef
Is Fleur du Mal better than Princess Reef?
Fleur du Mal rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Princess Reef projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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The essentials
What's different between Fleur du Mal and Princess Reef?
| Fleur du Mal | Princess Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2026 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Quentin Bisch | Hamid Merati-Kashani |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Fleur du Mal and Princess Reef smell?
Fleur du Mal
Fruity
Floral
Leather
Powdery
Musky
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Lactonic
Soft Spicy
Princess Reef
Citrus
Rose
Leather
Animalic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
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Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Fleur du Mal and Princess Reef share?
Top
Peach juice
Mandarin Orange
Heart
Chinese osmanthusJasmine
Rose
Base
SuedeAmber
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Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Chinese osmanthusJasmine
Rose
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Where they fit
When and where do Fleur du Mal and Princess Reef work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Fleur du Mal or Princess Reef?
| Fleur du Mal | Princess Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Fleur du Mal and Princess Reef?
If you love osmanthus but find it often disappears too quickly, this one holds onto it. The real show is the rich, suede-like floralcy of osmanthus and jasmine.Fleur du Mal
Citrus and leather together is a bold move. Princess Reef doesn't play it safe. The mandarin opens confident and clear, delivering bright citrus that establishes the initial impression without.Princess Reef
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