Country Chic vs Symbol Royal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Symbol Royal takes 4 of 7 categories.
Country ChicChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Symbol RoyalChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Country Chic3/7
Symbol Royal4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Country Chic
- Community sentiment
- Country Chic
- Longevity
- Symbol Royal
- Sillage & projection
- Symbol Royal
- Value for money
- Country Chic
- Versatility
- Symbol Royal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Symbol Royal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Country ChicBath & Body WorksSymbol RoyalPrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 401 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%
Category winnerCountry ChicRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
53%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
401 votes
34%Love
36%Like
15%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
98 votes
Category winnerCountry ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySymbol Royal
SillageSymbol Royal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCountry ChicBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
aromatic69%
green61%
sweet100%
fruity91%
amber83%
white floral74%
patchouli65%
floral56%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Amalfi LemonGrapefruitPearMarigoldGreen Notes
Heart
LilyGardeniaRaspberryJasmineAfrican Orange Flower
Base
PeachPralineMuskAmberOrchidVirginia CedarPatchouli
Top15 to 30 minutes
PeachRaspberry
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomPeony
Base4 to 6 hours
AmberPralinePatchouli
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Peach, Praline and Amber. Durations are only published for Symbol Royal, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day100
Night–
Spring37
Summer24
Fall100
Winter93
Day54
Night100
Category winnerSymbol RoyalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,452
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched2011
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,875
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerSymbol RoyalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCountry Chic by Bath & Body Works is a bright citrus fragrance that leans heavily into floral fruity gourmand territory. It starts with zesty Amalfi lemon and settles into a warm base of praline and peach. This scent is an easy choice for casual spring mornings or relaxed weekends at home.
Reviews →Symbol Royal by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a sweet and fruity women's fragrance built around lush stone fruits, soft floral petals, and a rich gourmand foundation. It opens with vibrant peach and tart raspberry, bringing an immediate burst of juicy brightness. As the initial fruit settles, orange blossom and peony…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Country Chic or Symbol Royal?
Symbol Royal takes 4 of 7 categories. Country Chic is rated 4.09/5 from 401 votes; Symbol Royal is rated 3.86/5 from 98 votes. Choose Country Chic for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Symbol Royal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Country Chic or Symbol Royal?
Symbol Royal lasts longest (Symbol Royal 66/100, Country Chic 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Country Chic or Symbol Royal?
Symbol Royal projects furthest (Symbol Royal 61/100, Country Chic 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Country Chic and Symbol Royal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Peach, Praline and Amber.
Is Country Chic or Symbol Royal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Symbol Royal is the stronger pick. For winter, Symbol Royal is the stronger pick. Country Chic suits daytime wear; Symbol Royal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Country Chic and Symbol Royal?
Country Chic has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Pear and Marigold, heart notes of Lily, Gardenia, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Peach, Praline, Musk and Amber. Symbol Royal has top notes of Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Amber, Praline and Patchouli.
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