Fragrance comparison

Rahele vs Symphony

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 145 ratings analysed

1 wins

Rahele

Neela Vermeire Creations

3.84144 votes

Rank #16,590 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Symphony

Sensor I Am

1.001 votes

Rank #79,787 EarthyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rahele takes 1 of 1 categories.

Rahele
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Symphony
Choose it for a earthy and aromatic character.

Rahele1/1

Symphony0/1

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: Rahele

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RaheleNeela Vermeire Creations

SymphonySensor I Am

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

144 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

leather61%

earthy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafCardamomGreen MandarinCinnamon

Heart

OsmanthusRoseVioletMagnoliaIrisJasmine

Base

LeatherOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliCedar

Top

CardamomGreen Mandarin

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

OakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Green Mandarin, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer55

Fall100

Winter27

Day100

Night39

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex39

Women55

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,590

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#79,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRaheleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rahele by Neela Vermeire Creations is a floral woody musk that pairs classic French perfumery with dry oriental spices. Crafted by master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, the scent opens with bright green mandarin, crushed violet leaf, and aromatic cardamom. At its center lies a rich osmanthus note wrapped in rose, iris,…

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Symphony by Sensor I Am balances bright, spicy cardamom against a damp, earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent eschews traditional sweet florals in favor of a rugged, green structure. It is designed for those who appreciate dry, forest-like aromas during cool, rainy autumn days.

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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, Rahele or Symphony?

Rahele takes 1 of 1 categories. Rahele is rated 3.84/5 from 144 votes; Symphony is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rahele for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Symphony for a earthy and aromatic character.

Do Rahele and Symphony smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Green Mandarin, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Rahele or Symphony better for summer or winter?

Rahele suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rahele and Symphony?

Rahele has top notes of Violet Leaf, Cardamom, Green Mandarin and Cinnamon, heart notes of Osmanthus, Rose, Violet and Magnolia, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Symphony has top notes of Cardamom and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver.