Florence vs Symbol Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%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 5 of 7 categories.
FlorenceChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Symbol Eau de ParfumChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Florence2/7
Symbol Eau de Parfum5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Florence
- Community sentiment
- Symbol Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Symbol 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
- Florence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FlorenceToccaSymbol Eau de ParfumPrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 2,497 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 100 votes
Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%
Category winnerFlorenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
2,497 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
Category winners
LongevitySymbol Eau de Parfum
SillageSymbol Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
tuberose83%
fruity65%
green48%
animalic30%
white floral100%
tuberose83%
animalic65%
powdery48%
iris30%
Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, tuberose and animalic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearAppleBergamotGrapefruit Leaf
Heart
GardeniaTuberoseJasmineViolet LeafIris
Base
MuskWhite Woods
Top1 to 2 hours
SyringaHoneysuckle
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmine Sambac
Base2 to 3 hours
IrisMuskWhite Woods
InformationalShared notesTuberose, Iris, Musk 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
Summer67
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer73
Fall76
Winter43
Day100
Night61
Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,526
PerfumerEllen Molner
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#17,537
PerfumerRaphael Haury
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerFlorenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTocca Florence opens with a crisp, slightly sharp burst of green apple and crushed grapefruit leaf. As the fruit notes recede, a massive, creamy gardenia takes center stage, supported by a dense tuberose and sweet jasmine. It feels like walking through a damp conservatory where white flowers are in full bloom. This is…
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, Florence or Symbol Eau de Parfum?
Symbol Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Florence is rated 3.88/5 from 2,497 votes; Symbol Eau de Parfum is rated 3.92/5 from 100 votes. Choose Florence for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Symbol Eau de Parfum for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Florence or Symbol Eau de Parfum?
Symbol Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Symbol Eau de Parfum 63/100, Florence 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Florence or Symbol Eau de Parfum?
Symbol Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Symbol Eau de Parfum 62/100, Florence 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Florence and Symbol Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and animalic accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Iris, Musk and White Woods.
Is Florence or Symbol Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Symbol 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 Florence and Symbol Eau de Parfum?
Florence has top notes of Pear, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk 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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