Fragrance comparison

La Symphonie vs Futura La Homme Intense

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

5 wins

La Symphonie

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.9328 votes

Rank #28,247 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Futura La Homme Intense

Armaf

3.7275 votes

Rank #13,573 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Symphonie takes 5 of 7 categories.

La Symphonie
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Futura La Homme Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

La Symphonie5/7

Futura La Homme Intense2/7

Ratings & consensus: La Symphonie
Community sentiment: La Symphonie
Longevity: La Symphonie
Sillage & projection: La Symphonie
Value for money: Futura La Homme Intense
Versatility: La Symphonie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Futura La Homme Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La SymphonieClaude Marsal Parfums

Futura La Homme IntenseArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.93/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 41%Had 1%Want 58%

3.72/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 34%

Category winnerLa SymphonieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

93%Love

7%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

33%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerLa SymphonieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate98

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLa Symphonie

SillageLa Symphonie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value78

Category winnerFutura La Homme IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

whiskey80%

citrus70%

herbal60%

woody50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

cinnamon84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

WhiskeyGrapefruitPomelo

Heart2 to 4 hours

Red ThymeCardamomLavenderSage

Base5 to 8+ hours

LeatherBenzoinTonka BeanWoody Notes

Top

SageGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

CinnamonViolet LeavesLavender

Base

Woody NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Lavender and Sage. Durations are only published for La Symphonie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer32

Fall100

Winter89

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLa SymphonieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerFutura La Homme IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Symphonie by Claude Marsal Parfums brings together bitter citrus, boozy warmth, and dark leather. It starts with a sharp splash of grapefruit and pomelo alongside an unmistakable pour of whiskey. As the opening brightness settles, herbal red thyme, earthy sage, cool lavender, and spicy cardamom take over the core. …

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Futura La Homme Intense by Armaf greets you with a sharp hit of herbal sage and bitter grapefruit, backed immediately by a cool, metallic cardamom. It is a loud, clean entry that demands attention in the first ten minutes before the citrus subsides. As it warms on skin, the scent shifts toward a spicy lavender and dry…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Symphonie or Futura La Homme Intense?

La Symphonie takes 5 of 7 categories. La Symphonie is rated 4.93/5 from 28 votes; Futura La Homme Intense is rated 3.72/5 from 75 votes. Choose La Symphonie for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Futura La Homme Intense for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, La Symphonie or Futura La Homme Intense?

La Symphonie lasts longest (La Symphonie 86/100, Futura La Homme Intense 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Symphonie or Futura La Homme Intense?

La Symphonie projects furthest (La Symphonie 73/100, Futura La Homme Intense 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Symphonie and Futura La Homme Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and herbal accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Lavender and Sage.

Is La Symphonie or Futura La Homme Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Symphonie is the stronger pick. For winter, Futura La Homme Intense is the stronger pick. La Symphonie suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Symphonie and Futura La Homme Intense?

La Symphonie has top notes of Whiskey, Grapefruit and Pomelo, heart notes of Red Thyme, Cardamom, Lavender and Sage, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Woody Notes. Futura La Homme Intense has top notes of Sage, Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Violet Leaves and Lavender, a base of Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.