Fragrance comparison

Narcos'is vs Exclusive Collection Symphony

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,148 ratings analysed

Narcos'is

Vertus

3.692,143 votes

Rank #5,198 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Exclusive Collection Symphony

Cranford

4.605 votes

Rank #46,037 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Narcos'is
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Exclusive Collection Symphony
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Narcos'is1/4

Exclusive Collection Symphony1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Exclusive Collection Symphony
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Narcos'is

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcos'isVertus

Exclusive Collection SymphonyCranford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 2,143 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

2,143 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value70

Category winnerExclusive Collection SymphonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

tropical69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RhubarbCardamomCoffeeMandarin Orange

Heart

MangoGingerAmber

Base

VetiverPeachAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

AppleMandarin OrangeCardamomViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

MangoLavenderBlack PepperPatchouliPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberTeak WoodVetiverMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Mango and Amber. Durations are only published for Exclusive Collection Symphony, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex61

Women29

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#46,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNarcos'isHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus Narcos'is is a heavy fruit-and-smoke signature that pairs tart rhubarb with pulpy tropical mango. This unisex fragrance stands out in warm weather, offering a bold choice for enthusiasts who want to skip clean designer scents in favor of a sweet, weed-like green complexity.

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Exclusive Collection Symphony by Cranford opens with a lively snap of crisp green apple, sweet mandarin orange, and a warm crackle of cardamom, cushioned by delicate violet leaf. As the initial sparkle mellows, a juicy mango and clean lavender heart emerges, accented with black pepper and grounded by patchouli. The dr…

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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, Narcos'is or Exclusive Collection Symphony?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Narcos'is is rated 3.69/5 from 2,143 votes; Exclusive Collection Symphony is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Narcos'is for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Exclusive Collection Symphony for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcos'is or Exclusive Collection Symphony?

They last about the same: Narcos'is 76/100, Exclusive Collection Symphony 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Narcos'is or Exclusive Collection Symphony?

Projection is very close: Narcos'is 70/100, Exclusive Collection Symphony 70/100 for sillage.

Do Narcos'is and Exclusive Collection Symphony smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Mango and Amber.

Is Narcos'is or Exclusive Collection Symphony better for summer or winter?

Exclusive Collection Symphony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcos'is and Exclusive Collection Symphony?

Narcos'is has top notes of Rhubarb, Cardamom, Coffee and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mango, Ginger and Amber, a base of Vetiver, Peach and Ambergris. Exclusive Collection Symphony has top notes of Apple, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Violet, heart notes of Mango, Lavender, Black Pepper and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Teak Wood and Vetiver.