The Princess (Княжна) by Brocard
Women 2009
Main accords
Description
Brocard's The Princess Is a Cheerful Citrus-Musk Floral The Princess (Княжна) by Brocard is a Musky Floral Woody fragrance for women launched in 2009. It goes for a bright, easygoing character instead of a heavy statement. It opens with grapefruit and orange, moves into lychee, rose, bergamot and jasmine, then settles on vanilla and musk. The arc runs from sparkling…
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Key notes
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Top
grapefruit
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Heart
lychee
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Base
vanilla
Community
180 votes
- Positive 64%
- Negative 30%
- Neutral 6.1%
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Leading answer I want it
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Leading answer Like it
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Time of day
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About The Princess (Княжна)
Brocard's The Princess Is a Cheerful Citrus-Musk Floral
The Princess (Княжна) by Brocard is a Musky Floral Woody fragrance for women launched in 2009. It goes for a bright, easygoing character instead of a heavy statement.
It opens with grapefruit and orange, moves into lychee, rose, bergamot and jasmine, then settles on vanilla and musk. The arc runs from sparkling citrus to soft powder.
The opening is the liveliest part. Grapefruit gives a crisp bitter edge while orange adds juicy sweetness. Together they feel fresh and upbeat without weighing things down.
The heart turns fruitier and more floral. Lychee brings a watery, lightly tropical touch. Rose and jasmine shape the floral core, and bergamot keeps the citrus light coming through.
The base is minimal and cozy, just vanilla and musk. Vanilla adds gentle sweetness, musk brings a clean, powdery softness close to the skin.
Overall the lead accords are citrus, vanilla and musk, backed by powdery, rosy, fruity and white floral tones. Averaging 3.39 out of 5 from 180 ratings, it reads as a friendly everyday pick rather than a complex niche-style build.
It will suit anyone who likes a light musky floral for daytime, fresh up top and sweet at the drydown. A good match for fans of sheer sillage, clean textures, and low-fuss scents.
The Princess (Княжна) succeeds on comfort: clear citrus, familiar flowers, and a vanilla-musk landing. An honest, wearable take on the Musky Floral Woody style.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
72 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
103 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
23 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
22 votes
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