Date in Paris vs Symbol For A Lady
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
80%scent match
Very similar
Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #16,538 FloralPowdery
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Symbol For A Lady takes 2 of 2 categories.
Date in ParisChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Symbol For A LadyChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Date in Paris0/2
Symbol For A Lady2/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Symbol For A Lady
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Symbol For A Lady
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Date in ParisNinel PerfumeSymbol For A LadyPrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 29%Want 71%
4.14/ 5 · 131 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
39%Love
42%Like
15%Ok
3%Dislike
2%Hate
131 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySymbol For A Lady
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
amber77%
musky69%
floral61%
floral100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match80%Very similar · both citrus, powdery and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitQuince
Heart
JasmineHyacinth
Base
Virginia CedarAmberMuskIris
Top15 to 30 minutes
QuinceGrapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
HyacinthIrisJasmine
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Quince, Jasmine and Hyacinth. Durations are only published for Symbol For A Lady, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer83
Fall37
Winter17
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#69,336
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#16,538
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerSymbol For A LadyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDate in Paris by Ninel Perfume opens with a sharp burst of pink grapefruit paired alongside sour quince. That initial citrus sparkle settles quickly as clean white jasmine and green hyacinth take over the middle phase. As the florals soften, Virginia cedarwood and powdery iris form a quiet backbone supported by dry am…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Date in Paris or Symbol For A Lady?
Symbol For A Lady takes 2 of 2 categories. Date in Paris is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Symbol For A Lady is rated 4.14/5 from 131 votes. Choose Date in Paris for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Symbol For A Lady for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Date in Paris or Symbol For A Lady?
They last about the same: Symbol For A Lady 52/100, Date in Paris 50/100 for longevity in community votes.
Do Date in Paris and Symbol For A Lady smell similar?
Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Quince, Jasmine and Hyacinth.
Is Date in Paris or Symbol For A Lady better for summer or winter?
Date in Paris suits daytime wear; Symbol For A Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Date in Paris and Symbol For A Lady?
Date in Paris has top notes of Grapefruit and Quince, heart notes of Jasmine and Hyacinth, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Musk and Iris. 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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