Fragrance comparison

Sierra vs Symbolus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Sierra

Ajmal

3.6411 votes

Rank #48,260 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Symbolus

Água de Cheiro

4.4314 votes

Rank #44,902 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Symbolus takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sierra
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Symbolus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sierra1/5

Symbolus4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SierraAjmal

SymbolusÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 13%Had 16%Want 71%

4.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 45%Had 34%Want 21%

Category winnerSymbolusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

50%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevitySymbolus

SillageSymbolus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSierraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

lavender74%

powdery65%

rose56%

woody100%

aromatic83%

herbal65%

fresh spicy48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrangeLimeWild Berries

Heart

White MuskLavenderGeraniumRose

Base

CedarSandalwood

Top

Lime

Heart

Lavender

Base

Cedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Lavender and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#44,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSymbolusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Sierra is a clean, musky aromatic with a bright citrus start. Lemon, orange and lime come in first, then the scent turns softer and more “fresh laundry” with lavender, rose and a strong white musk feel. The dry-down stays smooth and woody with cedar and sandalwood. If you like fresh, musky scents that sit close …

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Symbolus by Água de Cheiro brings a straightforward, crisp aromatic profile for daily wear. It opens with a sharp burst of lime that quickly transitions into a clean lavender heart. The experience settles into a reliable, dry cedar base, providing a crisp, woody foundation that performs well during the warmer months. …

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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, Sierra or Symbolus?

Symbolus takes 4 of 5 categories. Sierra is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Symbolus is rated 4.43/5 from 14 votes. Choose Sierra for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Symbolus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sierra or Symbolus?

Symbolus lasts longest (Symbolus 69/100, Sierra 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sierra or Symbolus?

Symbolus projects furthest (Symbolus 68/100, Sierra 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sierra and Symbolus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Lavender and Cedar.

Is Sierra or Symbolus better for summer or winter?

Sierra suits daytime wear; Symbolus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sierra and Symbolus?

Sierra has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Lime and Wild Berries, heart notes of White Musk, Lavender, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Symbolus has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Cedar.