Fragrance comparison

Mackie vs Symbol Royal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 895 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mackie

Bob Mackie

3.80797 votes

Rank #1,001 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Symbol Royal

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8698 votes

Rank #26,875 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mackie takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mackie
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Symbol Royal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mackie6/7

Symbol Royal1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mackie
Community sentiment: Mackie
Longevity: Mackie
Sillage & projection: Mackie
Value for money: Mackie
Versatility: Symbol Royal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mackie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MackieBob Mackie

Symbol RoyalPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 797 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

Category winnerMackieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

753 votes

34%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerMackieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMackie

SillageMackie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMackieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

tuberose61%

sweet100%

fruity91%

amber83%

white floral74%

patchouli65%

floral56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachPineappleRaspberry

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberoseNarcissusOrange BlossomHoneysuckleJasmineRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver

Top15 to 30 minutes

PeachRaspberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomPeony

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberPralinePatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Amber. Durations are only published for Symbol Royal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring37

Summer24

Fall100

Winter93

Day54

Night100

Category winnerSymbol RoyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#26,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMackieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bob Mackie Mackie opens with ripe peach and tart raspberry before unfolding into a heavy bouquet of tuberose and yellow ylang-ylang. Golden amber and smooth sandalwood warm the dry-down. Built for cool autumn evenings, this 1991 creation suits lovers of bold vintage white florals who want noticeable projection and nos…

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Symbol Royal by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a sweet and fruity women's fragrance built around lush stone fruits, soft floral petals, and a rich gourmand foundation. It opens with vibrant peach and tart raspberry, bringing an immediate burst of juicy brightness. As the initial fruit settles, orange blossom and peony…

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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, Mackie or Symbol Royal?

Mackie takes 6 of 7 categories. Mackie is rated 3.80/5 from 797 votes; Symbol Royal is rated 3.86/5 from 98 votes. Choose Mackie for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Symbol Royal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mackie or Symbol Royal?

Mackie lasts longest (Mackie 75/100, Symbol Royal 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mackie or Symbol Royal?

Mackie projects furthest (Mackie 70/100, Symbol Royal 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mackie and Symbol Royal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Mackie or Symbol Royal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Symbol Royal is the stronger pick. For winter, Mackie is the stronger pick. Symbol Royal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mackie and Symbol Royal?

Mackie has top notes of Peach, Pineapple and Raspberry, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Narcissus and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli. Symbol Royal has top notes of Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Amber, Praline and Patchouli.