Swan Princess
“Swan Princess by The Vagabond Prince is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a powdery, musky composition with a white floral undertone. Voted best for spring wear, leaning feminine.
Try Before You Commit
Sample first, then decide on a full bottle.
Live pricing isn't available yet — links open each seller's own search. Scentsation may earn a commission on purchases; link order is never influenced by it.
Swan Princess by The Vagabond Prince is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Swan Princess was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Aldehydes, Pink Pepper and Bergamot; middle notes are Iris, Gardenia, Mimosa, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Swan Princess is a moment of lavish delicacy, a soft and very feminine fragrance, like the caress of a gorgeous magical white swan's feathers, followed by a loving glance from a beautiful woman emerging from the water onto the shore. A sophisticated musk accord composed of six musks, including muscenone, evokes a silky cocoon-like effect. This magical veil enfolds an armful of flowers (jasmine, a touch of gardenia, lily of the valley, mimosa, iris, rose and peony) which release their creamy, delicately sweet aroma amidst a sprinkling of pink pepper. top: pink pepper, aldehydes, fresh citrus accord around bergamot;heart: jasmine, a touch of gardenia, lily of the valley, mimosa, iris, rose, peony;base: six different musks including muscenone, sandalwood, vetiver.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Musk
Musk, once sourced from the musk deer and now often recreated synthetically, offers an earthy, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of skin. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly into various fragrance families, from oriental to woody, enhancing their depth without overpowering them.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood, sourced from the heartwood of trees native to India and Indonesia, carries a rich, creamy aroma that is both smooth and slightly sweet. Its scent is often described as warm and woody, with a powdery undertone that adds depth and complexity to any composition.
Vetiver
Vetiver, harvested from the roots of a tall grass native to India, exudes an earthy aroma that is both dry and slightly sweet. Its scent profile ranges from smoky and leathery to green and fresh, depending on how it’s distilled and aged. This versatile note thrives in tropical climates and has long been cherished for its grounding qualities.
Bertrand Duchaufour
Founding perfumer · 120 fragrances · b. 1964 · French
“I don't create fragrances — I translate experiences into scent.”
Bertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa. His compositions for L'Artisan Parfumeur — Timbuktu, Dzongkha, Al Oudh — brought genuine exoticism to Western perfumery without falling into pastiche. Duchaufour treats each fragrance as cultural translation, capturing not just scents but entire atmospheres.
Also created
Designer The Vagabond Prince
More from The Vagabond Prince
Where to buy.
Try before you commit
Decant communities and sample services let you wear a fragrance for a week before buying a full bottle. Find a sample
You Might Also Like
Similar fragrances based on notes and accords
Layer With
Fragrances that pair well with Swan Princess
Swan Princess + Bass Solo
Great powdery + amber and musky + woody combination
The Vagabond Prince — Bass Solo →
Swan Princess + Land Of Warriors
Great powdery + amber and musky + amber combination
The Vagabond Prince — Land Of Warriors →
Swan Princess + 4MBR0X1D3
Great powdery + amber and musky + amber combination
Zara — 4MBR0X1D3 →