Fragrance comparison

Mi Scusi vs Symbol Royal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 187 ratings analysed

Mi Scusi

Antonio Maretti

3.3889 votes

Rank #21,523 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Symbol Royal

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8698 votes

Rank #26,875 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Symbol Royal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mi Scusi
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Symbol Royal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mi Scusi2/7

Symbol Royal5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mi ScusiAntonio Maretti

Symbol RoyalPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 48%Had 17%Want 35%

3.86/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

Category winnerSymbol RoyalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

19%Dislike

7%Hate

89 votes

34%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerSymbol RoyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySymbol Royal

SillageSymbol Royal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSymbol RoyalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

ozonic84%

citrus77%

aquatic69%

rose61%

sweet100%

fruity91%

amber83%

white floral74%

patchouli65%

floral56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonPeachLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomRoseRaspberry

Base

MuskMossPraline

Top15 to 30 minutes

PeachRaspberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomPeony

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberPralinePatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall64

Winter21

Day100

Night10

Spring37

Summer24

Fall100

Winter93

Day54

Night100

Category winnerMi ScusiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,523

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMi ScusiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mi Scusi is a fruity, musky everyday scent with a watery melon and peach opening, a soft floral heart, and a sweet praline finish. On skin it often reads more like shampoo, pink compote, or fruity body mist than a true gourmand. It suits shoppers who want something easy, feminine, and close-wearing for warm weather. I…

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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, Mi Scusi or Symbol Royal?

Symbol Royal takes 5 of 7 categories. Mi Scusi is rated 3.38/5 from 89 votes; Symbol Royal is rated 3.86/5 from 98 votes. Choose Mi Scusi for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Symbol Royal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mi Scusi or Symbol Royal?

Symbol Royal lasts longest (Symbol Royal 66/100, Mi Scusi 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mi Scusi or Symbol Royal?

Symbol Royal projects furthest (Symbol Royal 61/100, Mi Scusi 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mi Scusi and Symbol Royal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange Blossom, Raspberry and Praline.

Is Mi Scusi or Symbol Royal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mi Scusi is the stronger pick. For winter, Symbol Royal is the stronger pick. Mi Scusi suits daytime wear; Symbol Royal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mi Scusi and Symbol Royal?

Mi Scusi has top notes of Melon, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Raspberry, a base of Musk, Moss and Praline. Symbol Royal has top notes of Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Amber, Praline and Patchouli.