Fragrance comparison

Pear Blossom vs Symbol For A Lady

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 131 ratings analysed

Pear Blossom

kari

—0 votes

Rank #70,777 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Symbol For A Lady

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.14131 votes

Rank #16,538 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Symbol For A Lady takes 1 of 1 categories.

Pear Blossom
Choose it for a powdery and woody character.
Symbol For A Lady
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pear Blossom0/1

Symbol For A Lady1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pear Blossomkari

Symbol For A LadyPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

4.14/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

39%Love

42%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value64

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

musky61%

floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both powdery, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitPear

Heart

HyacinthJasmine

Base

CedarAmberMuskIris

Top15 to 30 minutes

QuinceGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

HyacinthIrisJasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Cedar. Durations are only published for Symbol For A Lady, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer83

Fall37

Winter17

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men3

Unisex3

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSymbol For A LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kari Pear Blossom matches crisp pear and bright grapefruit with a soft, powdery iris base. Designed for casual daytime wear during warm spring mornings, this scent settles into a quiet, clean musk. It offers a gentle option for those who prefer understated floral scents that stay close to the skin without overwhelming.

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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,…

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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.

Do Pear Blossom and Symbol For A Lady smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Pear Blossom or Symbol For A Lady better for summer or winter?

Symbol For A Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pear Blossom and Symbol For A Lady?

Pear Blossom has top notes of Grapefruit and Pear, heart notes of Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Amber, Musk 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.