Fragrance comparison

Ego Exotic vs Symbol Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 183 ratings analysed

Ego Exotic

Armaf

3.8683 votes

Rank #12,622 White FloralPowdery

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49%scent match

Some overlap

4 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 4 of 7 categories.

Ego Exotic
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
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.

Ego Exotic2/7

Symbol Eau de Parfum4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ego ExoticArmaf

Symbol Eau de ParfumPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 58%

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

36%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

83 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSymbol Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value64

Category winnerEgo ExoticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery90%

musky80%

sweet70%

woody60%

animalic50%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

animalic65%

powdery48%

iris30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomPeach

Heart

Jasmine SambacTuberoseRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodIrisPraline

Top1 to 2 hours

SyringaHoneysuckle

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseJasmine Sambac

Base2 to 3 hours

IrisMuskWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Musk and Iris. 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

Summer92

Fall54

Winter38

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer73

Fall76

Winter43

Day100

Night61

Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex10

Women85

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#17,537

PerfumerRaphael Haury

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerEgo ExoticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ego Exotic opens with a bright burst of orange blossom and juicy peach, delivering a sunny, white floral introduction that immediately captures attention. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a rich heart of jasmine sambac and tuberose takes over, adding a lush, tropical warmth. The base develops with a soft…

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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, Ego Exotic or Symbol Eau de Parfum?

Symbol Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Ego Exotic is rated 3.86/5 from 83 votes; Symbol Eau de Parfum is rated 3.92/5 from 100 votes. Choose Ego Exotic for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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, Ego Exotic or Symbol Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: Ego Exotic 63/100, Symbol Eau de Parfum 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ego Exotic or Symbol Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Symbol Eau de Parfum 62/100, Ego Exotic 60/100 for sillage.

Do Ego Exotic and Symbol Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and animalic accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Musk and Iris.

Is Ego Exotic or Symbol Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ego Exotic and Symbol Eau de Parfum?

Ego Exotic has top notes of Orange Blossom and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Iris and Praline. 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.