Fragrance comparison

Odyssey Marshmallow vs Symbol Royal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 164 ratings analysed

6 wins

Odyssey Marshmallow

Armaf

4.1166 votes

Rank #12,598 SweetFruity

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Symbol Royal

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8698 votes

Rank #26,875 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Odyssey Marshmallow takes 6 of 7 categories.

Odyssey Marshmallow
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Symbol Royal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Odyssey Marshmallow6/7

Symbol Royal0/7

Ratings & consensus: Odyssey Marshmallow
Community sentiment: Odyssey Marshmallow
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Odyssey Marshmallow
Value for money: Odyssey Marshmallow
Versatility: Odyssey Marshmallow
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Odyssey Marshmallow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Odyssey MarshmallowArmaf

Symbol RoyalPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

39%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

34%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageOdyssey Marshmallow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value60

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity86%

powdery72%

vanilla58%

lactonic44%

coconut30%

sweet100%

fruity91%

amber83%

white floral74%

patchouli65%

floral56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoconutAppleLemonLily of the ValleyPeony

Heart

MarshmallowStrawberryApricotPeachRaspberryOrange Blossom

Base

Mascarpone CheesePralineVanillaMuskTonka BeanAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

PeachRaspberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomPeony

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberPralinePatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall0

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Spring37

Summer24

Fall100

Winter93

Day54

Night100

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#26,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Odyssey Marshmallow opens with a bright burst of crisp green apple and tart lemon, quickly softening into a plush, pillowy sweetness. A distinct coconut note weaves through the early stages, preventing the fruit from turning too sharp. As it settles, a thick strawberry and peach syrup emerges, wrapped in a powde…

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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, Odyssey Marshmallow or Symbol Royal?

Odyssey Marshmallow takes 6 of 7 categories. Odyssey Marshmallow is rated 4.11/5 from 66 votes; Symbol Royal is rated 3.86/5 from 98 votes. Choose Odyssey Marshmallow for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Symbol Royal for a sweet and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Odyssey Marshmallow or Symbol Royal?

They last about the same: Odyssey Marshmallow 66/100, Symbol Royal 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Odyssey Marshmallow or Symbol Royal?

Projection is very close: Odyssey Marshmallow 63/100, Symbol Royal 61/100 for sillage.

Do Odyssey Marshmallow and Symbol Royal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Peony, Peach, Raspberry and Orange Blossom.

Is Odyssey Marshmallow or Symbol Royal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Odyssey Marshmallow and Symbol Royal?

Odyssey Marshmallow has top notes of Coconut, Apple, Lemon and Lily of the Valley, heart notes of Marshmallow, Strawberry, Apricot and Peach, a base of Mascarpone Cheese, Praline, Vanilla and Musk. Symbol Royal has top notes of Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Amber, Praline and Patchouli.