Essence of Gold vs Symbol Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #17,537 White FloralTuberose
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Symbol Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.
Essence of GoldChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Symbol Eau de ParfumChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essence of Gold1/5
Symbol Eau de Parfum4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Symbol Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Symbol Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Symbol Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Essence of Gold
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Symbol Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Essence of GoldSpringSymbol Eau de ParfumPrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.53/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%
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 hate37%Love
21%Like
11%Ok
21%Dislike
11%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
27%Love
52%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
100 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySymbol Eau de Parfum
SillageSymbol Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEssence of GoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
tuberose83%
floral65%
fruity48%
animalic30%
white floral100%
tuberose83%
animalic65%
powdery48%
iris30%
Scent match62%Closely related · both white floral, tuberose and animalic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HoneysuckleBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSolar NotesFloral Notes
Base
IrisWhite Woods
Top1 to 2 hours
SyringaHoneysuckle
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmine Sambac
Base2 to 3 hours
IrisMuskWhite Woods
InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Tuberose, Iris and White Woods. Durations are only published for Symbol Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day89
Night100
Spring100
Summer73
Fall76
Winter43
Day100
Night61
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55,483
PerfumerRaphael Haury
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#17,537
PerfumerRaphael Haury
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEssence of Gold by Spring opens with a bright splash of citrusy bergamot and sweet, nectar-rich honeysuckle. Within minutes, the scent blooms into a warm bouquet of tuberose and sunlit solar notes, creating the cozy feeling of golden afternoon warmth on sun-warmed skin. As it settles, powdery iris and smooth white woo…
Reviews →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…
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, Essence of Gold or Symbol Eau de Parfum?
Symbol Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Essence of Gold is rated 3.53/5 from 19 votes; Symbol Eau de Parfum is rated 3.92/5 from 100 votes. Choose Essence of Gold for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Symbol Eau de Parfum for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Essence of Gold or Symbol Eau de Parfum?
They last about the same: Symbol Eau de Parfum 63/100, Essence of Gold 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Essence of Gold or Symbol Eau de Parfum?
Symbol Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Symbol Eau de Parfum 62/100, Essence of Gold 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essence of Gold and Symbol Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and animalic accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Tuberose, Iris and White Woods.
Is Essence of Gold or Symbol Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
Essence of Gold suits evening wear; Symbol Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essence of Gold and Symbol Eau de Parfum?
Essence of Gold has top notes of Honeysuckle and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Solar Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Iris and White Woods. 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.
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