Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #17,537 White FloralTuberose
Symbol Eau de Parfum vs Ladder to Heaven, Murder
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Nany London Parfums
Rank #72,131 White FloralAmber
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Symbol Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories.
Symbol Eau de ParfumChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ladder to Heaven, MurderChoose it for a white floral and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Symbol Eau de Parfum2/2
Ladder to Heaven, Murder0/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Symbol Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Symbol Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Symbol Eau de ParfumPrincesse Marina De BourbonLadder to Heaven, MurderNany London ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 100 votes
Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%
1.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
52%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
100 votes
0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
tuberose83%
animalic65%
powdery48%
iris30%
white floral100%
amber92%
musky84%
fruity77%
warm spicy69%
animalic61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral 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
HoneysucklePink PepperBergamotNeroliPeachApple
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmine SambacMetallic notesSpicy NotesBenzoinHoneyBlood
Base
Amyl SalicylatePatchouliAmbergrisVanillaOakmossIncenseCetaloxCivet
InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle and Jasmine Sambac. 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
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#72,131
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSymbol Eau de ParfumHigher 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 →This boundary-pushing release centers on a gritty contrast between sweet, ripe fruits and cold metallic elements. Opening with bright peach and crisp apple, the scent quickly shifts into a metallic floral heart of lily of the valley and honey. It settles into a base of ambergris and dark patchouli, suited for collecto…
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 Ladder to Heaven, Murder?
Symbol Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories. Symbol Eau de Parfum is rated 3.92/5 from 100 votes; Ladder to Heaven, Murder is rated 1.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Symbol Eau de Parfum for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ladder to Heaven, Murder for a white floral and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Do Symbol Eau de Parfum and Ladder to Heaven, Murder smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and animalic accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle and Jasmine Sambac.
Is Symbol Eau de Parfum or Ladder to Heaven, Murder better for summer or winter?
Symbol Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Ladder to Heaven, Murder suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Symbol Eau de Parfum and Ladder to Heaven, Murder?
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. Ladder to Heaven, Murder has top notes of Honeysuckle, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Metallic notes, a base of Amyl Salicylate, Patchouli, Ambergris and Vanilla.
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