Princess
fruity up front, then vanilla, settling into chocolate.
About
Princess by Vera Wang is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Princess was launched in 2006. Princess was created by Ilias Ermenidis and Harry Fremont. Top notes are Water Lily, Apricot, Apple and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Dark Chocolate, Guava, Tiare Flower and Tuberose; base notes are Vanilla, Amber…
Noses: Ilias Ermenidis · Harry Fremont
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Princess smell like?
fruity up front, then vanilla, settling into chocolate. Dominant accords: fruity, vanilla, chocolate.
What notes are in Princess?
Top: Water Lily, Apricot, Apple, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Dark Chocolate, Guava, Tiare Flower, Tuberose. Base: Vanilla, Amber, Woodsy Notes.
How long does Princess last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Princess loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Princess best for?
Spring is the top pick (37%). Fall is second at 23%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Princess?
Day wear leads at 75%. Night is a secondary pick at 25%.
Is Princess for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 88% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Princess?
Composed by Ilias Ermenidis and Harry Fremont. Released in 2006.
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