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Aphrodisiaque vs Symbol For A Lady

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 177 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Symbol For A Lady takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Aphrodisiaque

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Symbol For A Lady

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aphrodisiaque1/7
Symbol For A Lady5/7
Ratings & consensus
Symbol For A Lady
Community sentiment
Symbol For A Lady
Longevity
Symbol For A Lady
Sillage & projection
Aphrodisiaque
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Symbol For A Lady
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
Symbol For A Lady

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
AphrodisiaqueLe Parfumeur
Symbol For A LadyPrincesse Marina De Bourbon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.74/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 27%Had 36%Want 38%
4.14/ 5 · 131 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%
Category winnerSymbol For A LadyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
15%Love
63%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

46 votes

39%Love
42%Like
15%Ok
3%Dislike
2%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerSymbol For A LadyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevitySymbol For A Lady

SillageAphrodisiaque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value64
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
musky69%
citrus61%
floral100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match74%Closely related · both floral, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
QuinceGrapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
HyacinthIrisJasmine
Base2 to 4 hours
White MuskAmbergrisCedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
QuinceGrapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
HyacinthIrisJasmine
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskCedarAmber
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring69
Summer100
Fall31
Winter6
Day100
Night15
Spring100
Summer83
Fall37
Winter17
Day100
Night38
Category winnerSymbol For A LadyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men3
Unisex3
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,096

PerfumerRobert Romanille

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSymbol For A LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aphrodisiaque by Le Parfumeur is a bright floral fruity perfume designed for daytime wear. It opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and crisp quince, delivering an energetic citrus and fruit profile right out of the bottle. The core develops into a delicate garden bouquet led by hyacinth, soft powdery iris, and …

Reviews →

Symbol For A Lady by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a delicate citrus fragrance and floral fruity blend built around crisp tartness and soft, clean powder. The scent opens with a bright splash of bitter grapefruit and crisp quince, creating a fresh fruit introduction that feels brisk rather than syrupy. As it settles,…

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aphrodisiaque or Symbol For A Lady?

Symbol For A Lady takes 5 of 7 categories. Aphrodisiaque is rated 3.74/5 from 46 votes; Symbol For A Lady is rated 4.14/5 from 131 votes. Choose Aphrodisiaque for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Symbol For A Lady for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aphrodisiaque or Symbol For A Lady?

They last about the same: Symbol For A Lady 52/100, Aphrodisiaque 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aphrodisiaque or Symbol For A Lady?

Aphrodisiaque projects furthest (Aphrodisiaque 56/100, Symbol For A Lady 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aphrodisiaque and Symbol For A Lady smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Quince, Grapefruit, Hyacinth and Iris.

Is Aphrodisiaque or Symbol For A Lady better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aphrodisiaque is the stronger pick. For winter, Symbol For A Lady is the stronger pick. Aphrodisiaque suits daytime wear; Symbol For A Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aphrodisiaque and Symbol For A Lady?

Aphrodisiaque has top notes of Quince and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hyacinth, Iris and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Ambergris and Cedar. Symbol For A Lady has top notes of Quince and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hyacinth, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.

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