What is the best dupe for Princess?
The highest-scored dupe we list for Princess is No Prince Required by Fine'ry. Its scores are provisional (8/10 accuracy, longevity 6/10): we do not yet have a source for them that you can open and check.
Best Princess Dupes
Curated by the Scent File EditorThe one match we list is Fine'ry No Prince Required, from $15. It is provisionally scored 8 for accuracy and 6 for longevity: we don't yet have a source for those scores that you can check.
1 match so farProvisionalNo brand dealsChecked Jan 2026
You keep$280up to 95%
Accuracy8
Longevity6
Provisional scores: no source for them that you can check yet.
Why we list this match
Every pairing shows where it comes from and how far we trust it.
- 1Listed, not scoredA source names the pairing. We show no number.
- 2ProvisionalScored, but with no source you can open and check.
- 3Community-scoredScored from owner reports, with a source you can open.
The viral drugstore dupe that nails Princess's lychee-marshmallow sweetness at an unbeatable price point.
- Source
- See it yourself
- No link we can point to yet
- Evidence
- No owner reports we can link yet
- Last checked
- Jan 2026
What is missing: a source for these scores that you can open and check. Until we have one, the scores are drawn hatched, not solid.
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Princess has one match so far. These are the closest scents by shared notes that have several.
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What it smells like
The Scent File profile
Opens with a juicy, almost candy-bright lychee that softens quickly into a pillowy floral heart where rose and peony blur together without much distinction — pretty but deliberately vague. The real identity lives in the dry-down: marshmallow and vanilla wrap the musk into something warm, skin-close, and relentlessly sweet. Projection is moderate, sillage intimate rather than loud. It never feels heavy, just persistently sugary with a whisper of soft florals underneath — a comfort-scent more than a statement.— Best worn in warmer months by anyone who leans into gourmand femininity without wanting to smell like dessert outright.
Is the original worth it?
Is Kilian Princess worth $295?
The top-scored match we list, Fine'ry No Prince Required, has a provisional accuracy 8 for $15–$22 — a score we can't yet back with a source you can check. Treat it as a lead worth sampling rather than a verified stand-in; the original stays the reference.
Save ~$280 with the dupeOriginal $295
The top dupe of Kilian's Princess is No Prince Required by Fine'ry, provisionally scored at 8/10 for accuracy and 6/10 for longevity. At $15 against the $295 original, it saves roughly $280 per bottle. It's the only scored dupe of Princess so far, with more on the way as community evidence accumulates.
Frequently Asked
What does Princess smell like?
Princess by Kilian is a floral/gourmand scent built on lychee, rose, peony, marshmallow, musk, vanilla. Those notes define its character — browse any of them above to find fragrances that share the same profile.
What perfume is similar to Princess?
The closest scents to Princess by shared notes are Parfums de Marly Valaya, Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif, Ariana Grande Moonlight. See the full "similar fragrances" list below — each is ranked by how many notes it shares with Princess.
How are Princess dupes scored?
Dupes are rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores come from owner reports on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones and Fragrantica, and each is marked community-scored, provisional or not scored. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.
Are the dupe recommendations for Princess sponsored?
No. The Scent File takes no brand deals, no sponsorships, and no paid rankings. Rankings follow the scores only. We do earn affiliate commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you — but this never influences which dupes appear or how they are scored.
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