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Moscow vs Symbol For A Lady

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

Updated 386 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Symbol For A Lady takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Moscow

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Symbol For A Lady

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Moscow2/8
Symbol For A Lady6/8
Ratings & consensus
Symbol For A Lady
Community sentiment
Symbol For A Lady
Longevity
Symbol For A Lady
Sillage & projection
Symbol For A Lady
Value for money
Symbol For A Lady
Versatility
Moscow
Note pyramid (duration)
Moscow
Fragranxe ranking
Symbol For A Lady

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MoscowSoul of Russia
Symbol For A LadyPrincesse Marina De Bourbon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.31/ 5 · 255 votes
Have 49%Had 4%Want 47%
4.14/ 5 · 131 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%
Category winnerSymbol For A LadyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
21%Love
11%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
58%Hate

255 votes

39%Love
42%Like
15%Ok
3%Dislike
2%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerSymbol For A LadyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity37
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate33
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevitySymbol For A Lady

SillageSymbol For A Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value64
Category winnerSymbol For A LadyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
floral100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match80%Very similar · both floral, fruity and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
QuinceGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
HyacinthJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
MuskVirginian CedarAmberIris
Top15 to 30 minutes
QuinceGrapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
HyacinthIrisJasmine
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskCedarAmber
Category winnerMoscowLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring95
Summer100
Fall73
Winter45
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer83
Fall37
Winter17
Day100
Night38
Category winnerMoscowMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men17
Unisex15
Women68
Men3
Unisex3
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,236

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#16,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSymbol For A LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moscow by Soul of Russia opens with a tart, refreshing splash of yellow quince and crisp pink grapefruit that feels immediately bright and sunny. As the initial citrus bite settles, a garden bouquet of green hyacinth and soft jasmine petal emerges, giving the scent a clean, springtime floral character. The base rests …

Reviews →

Symbol For A Lady by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a delicate citrus fragrance and floral fruity blend built around crisp tartness and soft, clean powder. The scent opens with a bright splash of bitter grapefruit and crisp quince, creating a fresh fruit introduction that feels brisk rather than syrupy. As it settles,…

Reviews →
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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Moscow or Symbol For A Lady?

Symbol For A Lady takes 6 of 8 categories. Moscow is rated 2.31/5 from 255 votes; Symbol For A Lady is rated 4.14/5 from 131 votes. Choose Moscow for a floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Symbol For A Lady for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moscow or Symbol For A Lady?

Symbol For A Lady lasts longest (Symbol For A Lady 52/100, Moscow 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moscow or Symbol For A Lady?

Symbol For A Lady projects furthest (Symbol For A Lady 43/100, Moscow 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moscow and Symbol For A Lady smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and musky accords. Common notes include Quince, Grapefruit, Hyacinth and Jasmine.

Is Moscow or Symbol For A Lady better for summer or winter?

For summer, Moscow is the stronger pick. For winter, Moscow is the stronger pick. Moscow suits daytime wear; Symbol For A Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moscow and Symbol For A Lady?

Moscow has top notes of Quince and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Virginian Cedar, Amber and Iris. Symbol For A Lady has top notes of Quince and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hyacinth, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.

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