Fragrance comparison

La Symphonie vs New Zealand

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

La Symphonie

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.9328 votes

Rank #28,247 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

New Zealand

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.754 votes

Rank #44,079 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Symphonie takes 3 of 4 categories.

La Symphonie
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
New Zealand
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

La Symphonie3/4

New Zealand1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La SymphonieClaude Marsal Parfums

New ZealandAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.93/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 41%Had 1%Want 58%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate98

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityLa Symphonie

SillageLa Symphonie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNew ZealandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

whiskey80%

citrus70%

herbal60%

woody50%

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

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

LavenderDried FruitsPomegranateWhiskeyPineappleSicilian LemonBergamotCinnamon

Heart

Hibiscus SeedRaspberryPearOrangewoodFreesiaPeachRed AppleTobacco Leaf

Base

Iso E SuperMuskBenzoinOakmossAtlas CedarGuaiac WoodCocoboloRed Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesWhiskey, Lavender and Benzoin. 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

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,079

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa SymphonieHigher 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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New Zealand by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon, dried fruits, and warm whiskey before settling into a rich heart of suede, tobacco leaf, and dark chocolate. Built on a dense base of Iso E Super, Atlas cedar, and red sandalwood, this 2022 oriental floral unisex blend balances sweet f…

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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 New Zealand?

La Symphonie takes 3 of 4 categories. La Symphonie is rated 4.93/5 from 28 votes; New Zealand is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose La Symphonie for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose New Zealand for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, La Symphonie or New Zealand?

La Symphonie lasts longest (La Symphonie 86/100, New Zealand 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Symphonie or New Zealand?

La Symphonie projects furthest (La Symphonie 73/100, New Zealand 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Symphonie and New Zealand smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Whiskey, Lavender and Benzoin.

Is La Symphonie or New Zealand better for summer or winter?

La Symphonie suits evening wear; New Zealand suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Symphonie and New Zealand?

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. New Zealand has top notes of Lavender, Dried Fruits, Pomegranate and Whiskey, heart notes of Hibiscus Seed, Raspberry, Pear and Orangewood, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Benzoin and Oakmoss.