Vera-Wang

Princess Noir

for women

Princess Noir smells deep and bold with fruity and woody accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels best in cooler weather and evening plans.

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Princess Noir

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Fruity 100%
Woody 91%
Warm Spicy 77%
Patchouli 72%
Sweet 71%
Floral 66%
Chocolate 63%
Amber 62%
Balsamic 50%
Soft Spicy 49%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Fruity, Woody, and Warm Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Fruity, Woody, Warm Spicy, and Patchouli among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Fruity, Woody, Warm Spicy, and Patchouli among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Princess Noir by Vera Wang is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women.Princess Noirwas launched in 2017. Top notes are Black Currant, Pear and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Freesia, Cotton Flower and Jasmine; base notes are Patchouli, Chocolate, Palisander Rosewood and Amber.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Princess Noir office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Princess Noir, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Princess Noir fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.