Fragrance comparison

Last Canto vs SYMPHONIE 4

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 94 ratings analysed

3 wins

Last Canto

IDEO Parfumeurs

4.2092 votes

Rank #27,940 VanillaPowdery

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22%scent match

Clearly different

SYMPHONIE 4

Viorica Cosmetics

4.002 votes

Rank #62,178 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Last Canto takes 3 of 4 categories.

Last Canto
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SYMPHONIE 4
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Last Canto3/4

SYMPHONIE 41/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Last Canto
Sillage & projection: Last Canto
Value for money: SYMPHONIE 4
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Last Canto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Last CantoIDEO Parfumeurs

SYMPHONIE 4Viorica Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

92 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLast Canto

SillageLast Canto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSYMPHONIE 4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

almond84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CuminAlmondCinnamonRose

Heart3 to 4 hours

HeliotropeIrisFrangipani

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaTonka BeanWhite WoodsMusk

Top

BergamotAlmondCoffee

Heart

Orange BlossomBulgarian RoseJasmine SambacTuberoseIris

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCinnamonVanillaCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Cinnamon, Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for Last Canto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer21

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,940

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,178

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLast CantoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Last Canto by IDEO Parfumeurs is a rich oriental fragrance that balances culinary spice with dense cosmetic florals. It opens with an unexpected pairing of sharp cumin and sweet cinnamon beside nutty almond and a soft blush of rose. As the initial kick settles, powdery heliotrope and cool iris form a velvet texture, e…

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Viorica Cosmetics Symphonie 4 offers an unexpected contrast of dark coffee, smooth almond, and sweet hazelnut cocoa spread against a woody background. Designed for women who appreciate rich gourmand notes, this scent wraps the wearer in warm spices and soft florals. It is a cozy selection suited for cooler autumn days…

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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, Last Canto or SYMPHONIE 4?

Last Canto takes 3 of 4 categories. Last Canto is rated 4.20/5 from 92 votes; SYMPHONIE 4 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Last Canto for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose SYMPHONIE 4 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Last Canto or SYMPHONIE 4?

Last Canto lasts longest (Last Canto 74/100, SYMPHONIE 4 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Last Canto or SYMPHONIE 4?

Last Canto projects furthest (Last Canto 69/100, SYMPHONIE 4 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Last Canto and SYMPHONIE 4 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Almond, Cinnamon, Rose and Iris.

Is Last Canto or SYMPHONIE 4 better for summer or winter?

Last Canto suits daytime wear; SYMPHONIE 4 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Last Canto and SYMPHONIE 4?

Last Canto has top notes of Cumin, Almond, Cinnamon and Rose, heart notes of Heliotrope, Iris and Frangipani, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, White Woods and Musk. SYMPHONIE 4 has top notes of Bergamot, Almond and Coffee, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.