Fragrance comparison

Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum vs Symbol Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 301 ratings analysed

Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum

Badgley Mischka

3.54201 votes

Rank #10,673 FloralWhite Floral

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42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Symbol Eau de Parfum

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.92100 votes

Rank #17,537 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Symbol Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Symbol Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum2/7

Symbol Eau de Parfum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Symbol Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Symbol Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Symbol Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Symbol Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Symbol Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Badgley Mischka Eau de ParfumBadgley Mischka

Symbol Eau de ParfumPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

41%Like

27%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

118 votes

27%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBadgley Mischka Eau de Parfum

SillageSymbol Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value64

Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral90%

fresh80%

citrus70%

powdery60%

tuberose50%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

animalic65%

powdery48%

iris30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

NeroliPear BlossomIrisPink Pepper

Heart

PeonyMagnoliaTuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOsmanthus

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCoconut

Top1 to 2 hours

SyringaHoneysuckle

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseJasmine Sambac

Base2 to 3 hours

IrisMuskWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesIris, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Musk. Durations are only published for Symbol Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall32

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall76

Winter43

Day100

Night61

Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,673

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#17,537

PerfumerRaphael Haury

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBadgley Mischka Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum is a clean, airy floral blend that centers on magnolia and peony. Launched in 2018, it offers a gentle, unobtrusive scent profile suited for professional environments or casual spring days. While it features a base of sandalwood and musk, it remains light and transparent on the skin, prov…

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Symbol Eau de Parfum by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a dedicated white floral fragrance built around classic blossoms. It introduces itself with a crisp burst of syringa and nectar-sweet honeysuckle before diving straight into a lush heart of tuberose and jasmine sambac. The base settles on a gentle layer of iris, c…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum or Symbol Eau de Parfum?

Symbol Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum is rated 3.54/5 from 201 votes; Symbol Eau de Parfum is rated 3.92/5 from 100 votes. Choose Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Symbol Eau de Parfum for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum or Symbol Eau de Parfum?

Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum 66/100, Symbol Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum or Symbol Eau de Parfum?

Symbol Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Symbol Eau de Parfum 62/100, Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum and Symbol Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Musk.

Is Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum or Symbol Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Symbol Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Symbol Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum and Symbol Eau de Parfum?

Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum has top notes of Neroli, Pear Blossom, Iris and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Magnolia, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Coconut. Symbol Eau de Parfum has top notes of Syringa and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Iris, Musk and White Woods.