Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #17,537 White FloralTuberose
Symbol Eau de Parfum vs Ego Exotic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Symbol Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
Symbol Eau de ParfumChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ego ExoticChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Symbol Eau de Parfum4/7
Ego Exotic2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Symbol Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Symbol Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Symbol Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Ego Exotic
- Versatility
- Symbol Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ego Exotic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Symbol Eau de ParfumPrincesse Marina De BourbonEgo ExoticArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 100 votes
Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%
3.86/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 36%Had 6%Want 58%
Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
52%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
100 votes
36%Love
34%Like
16%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
83 votes
Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageSymbol Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEgo ExoticBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
tuberose83%
animalic65%
powdery48%
iris30%
white floral100%
powdery90%
musky80%
sweet70%
woody60%
animalic50%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and animalic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
SyringaHoneysuckle
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmine Sambac
Base2 to 3 hours
IrisMuskWhite Woods
Top
Orange BlossomPeach
Heart
Jasmine SambacTuberoseRose
Base
MuskSandalwoodIrisPraline
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 seasonSpring100
Summer73
Fall76
Winter43
Day100
Night61
Spring100
Summer92
Fall54
Winter38
Day100
Night46
Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,537
PerfumerRaphael Haury
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#12,622
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerEgo ExoticHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSymbol 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…
Reviews →Ego Exotic opens with a bright burst of orange blossom and juicy peach, delivering a sunny, white floral introduction that immediately captures attention. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a rich heart of jasmine sambac and tuberose takes over, adding a lush, tropical warmth. The base develops with a soft…
Reviews →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 Ego Exotic?
Symbol Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Symbol Eau de Parfum is rated 3.92/5 from 100 votes; Ego Exotic is rated 3.86/5 from 83 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 Ego Exotic for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Symbol Eau de Parfum or Ego Exotic?
They last about the same: Symbol Eau de Parfum 63/100, Ego Exotic 63/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Symbol Eau de Parfum or Ego Exotic?
Projection is very close: Symbol Eau de Parfum 62/100, Ego Exotic 60/100 for sillage.
Do Symbol Eau de Parfum and Ego Exotic smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and animalic accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Iris and Musk.
Is Symbol Eau de Parfum or Ego Exotic better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ego Exotic is the stronger pick. For winter, Symbol Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Symbol Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Ego Exotic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Symbol Eau de Parfum and Ego Exotic?
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. Ego Exotic has top notes of Orange Blossom and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Iris and Praline.
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