Fragrance comparison

Rose Arabia Almond vs Symbol Royal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 472 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose Arabia Almond

WIDIAN

4.12374 votes

Rank #5,015 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%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?

Rose Arabia Almond takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Arabia Almond
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Symbol Royal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose Arabia Almond4/7

Symbol Royal3/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose Arabia Almond
Community sentiment: Rose Arabia Almond
Longevity: Rose Arabia Almond
Sillage & projection: Symbol Royal
Value for money: Symbol Royal
Versatility: Symbol Royal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Arabia Almond

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose Arabia AlmondWIDIAN

Symbol RoyalPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 374 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

374 votes

34%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRose Arabia Almond

SillageSymbol Royal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSymbol RoyalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

fruity91%

amber83%

white floral74%

patchouli65%

floral56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondPlumPeachRaspberryCoconutPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrchidHoneysuckleOrange BlossomViolet

Base

PralineVanillaSiam BenzoinMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Patchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

PeachRaspberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomPeony

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberPralinePatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring37

Summer24

Fall100

Winter93

Day54

Night100

Category winnerSymbol RoyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex10

Women88

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,015

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#26,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Arabia Almond opens like sweet marzipan and syrupy fruit, then quickly shifts toward orchid, tuberose and vanilla. On many wearers, the almond becomes softer than the name suggests. It suits anyone who enjoys creamy gourmand florals with a powdery finish. Sample first if heavy white florals, strong sweetness, or…

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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, Rose Arabia Almond or Symbol Royal?

Rose Arabia Almond takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Arabia Almond is rated 4.12/5 from 374 votes; Symbol Royal is rated 3.86/5 from 98 votes. Choose Rose Arabia Almond for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Symbol Royal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Arabia Almond or Symbol Royal?

They last about the same: Rose Arabia Almond 67/100, Symbol Royal 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rose Arabia Almond or Symbol Royal?

Projection is very close: Symbol Royal 61/100, Rose Arabia Almond 59/100 for sillage.

Do Rose Arabia Almond and Symbol Royal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Praline.

Is Rose Arabia Almond or Symbol Royal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Symbol Royal is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Arabia Almond is the stronger pick. Symbol Royal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Arabia Almond and Symbol Royal?

Rose Arabia Almond has top notes of Almond, Plum, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Siam Benzoin 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.