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Symbol Eau de Parfum vs Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 301 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Symbol Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Symbol Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Symbol Eau de Parfum5/7
Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum2/7
Ratings & consensus
Symbol Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Symbol Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Symbol Eau de Parfum
Value for money
Symbol Eau de Parfum
Versatility
Symbol Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Symbol Eau de ParfumPrincesse Marina De Bourbon
Badgley Mischka Eau de ParfumBadgley Mischka
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 100 votes
Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%
3.54/ 5 · 201 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
52%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate

100 votes

18%Love
41%Like
27%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityBadgley Mischka Eau de Parfum

SillageSymbol Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value55
Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
tuberose83%
animalic65%
powdery48%
iris30%
floral100%
white floral90%
fresh80%
citrus70%
powdery60%
tuberose50%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top1 to 2 hours
SyringaHoneysuckle
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmine Sambac
Base2 to 3 hours
IrisMuskWhite Woods
Top
NeroliPear BlossomIrisPink Pepper
Heart
PeonyMagnoliaTuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOsmanthus
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmberCoconut
InformationalShared notesTuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for Symbol Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer73
Fall76
Winter43
Day100
Night61
Spring100
Summer73
Fall32
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex7
Women91
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,537

PerfumerRaphael Haury

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#10,673

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerBadgley Mischka Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Symbol Eau de Parfum by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a dedicated white floral fragrance built around classic blossoms. It introduces itself with a crisp burst of syringa and nectar-sweet honeysuckle before diving straight into a lush heart of tuberose and jasmine sambac. The base settles on a gentle layer of iris, c…

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Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum is a clean, airy floral blend that centers on magnolia and peony. Launched in 2018, it offers a gentle, unobtrusive scent profile suited for professional environments or casual spring days. While it features a base of sandalwood and musk, it remains light and transparent on the skin, prov…

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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, Symbol Eau de Parfum or Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum?

Symbol Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Symbol Eau de Parfum is rated 3.92/5 from 100 votes; Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum is rated 3.54/5 from 201 votes. Choose Symbol Eau de Parfum for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Symbol Eau de Parfum or Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum?

Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum 66/100, Symbol Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Symbol Eau de Parfum or Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum?

Symbol Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Symbol Eau de Parfum 62/100, Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Symbol Eau de Parfum and Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and powdery accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Iris and Musk.

Is Symbol Eau de Parfum or Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Symbol Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Symbol Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Symbol Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Symbol Eau de Parfum and Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum?

Symbol Eau de Parfum has top notes of Syringa and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Iris, Musk and White Woods. Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum has top notes of Neroli, Pear Blossom, Iris and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Magnolia, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Coconut.

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