Princess of Java by Project 1945 bottle
Project 1945

Princess of Java

3.9/5 · 45 votes Feminine 2022
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Green Pear
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity2.9/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day100
Night58
Spring96
Summer65
Fall65
Winter42
Our take

Princess of Java is a daytime fragrance for someone who wants white florals without the evening formality. The opening gives that argument immediately. Bitter orange and green pear lead the way, sharp and cool, followed quickly by peach that softens the edge without turning heavy. It feels bright and composed, the kind of brightness that belongs on a sunlit terrace rather than a dim room.

The heart makes the case stronger. Jasmine, orange blossom, neroli, and tuberose arrive together in a dense white floral accord. The tuberose here is creamy but not overwhelming, held in check by the citrus that lingers from the start. It is a floral that stays upright and clear, never sliding into the thick, rounded weight that usually pulls a perfume toward night.

Powdery sweetness from vanilla and amber sits underneath, supported by sandalwood and musk. The vanilla does not take over. It adds a gentle warmth that keeps the flowers from feeling cold or clinical. This is where the fragrance settles into its identity, a sweet and powdery floral that still moves with daylight clarity.

Animalic touches in the base give it a faint, lived-in texture that keeps the sweetness honest. Princess of Java works for a wearer who enjoys a prominent tuberose and a powdery finish. It is a white floral fragrance built for bright surroundings. The accord is tuberose.

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