Fragrance comparison

Symbol For A Lady vs 2017 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

3 wins

Symbol For A Lady

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.14131 votes

Rank #16,538 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

2017 Eau de Parfum

M. Asam

2.001 votes

Rank #75,564 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Symbol For A Lady takes 3 of 3 categories.

Symbol For A Lady
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
2017 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Symbol For A Lady3/3

2017 Eau de Parfum0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Symbol For A Lady
Sillage & projection: Symbol For A Lady
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Symbol For A Lady

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Symbol For A LadyPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

2017 Eau de ParfumM. Asam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

42%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

131 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevitySymbol For A Lady

SillageSymbol For A Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

floral100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

amber77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both floral, fruity and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

QuinceGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

HyacinthIrisJasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskCedarAmber

Top

QuinceGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineHyacinth

Base

AmberIris

InformationalShared notesQuince, Grapefruit, Hyacinth and Iris. Durations are only published for Symbol For A Lady, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall37

Winter17

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer0

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex3

Women94

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#75,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSymbol For A LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Symbol For A Lady by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a delicate citrus fragrance and floral fruity blend built around crisp tartness and soft, clean powder. The scent opens with a bright splash of bitter grapefruit and crisp quince, creating a fresh fruit introduction that feels brisk rather than syrupy. As it settles,…

Reviews →

2017 Eau de Parfum by M. Asam is a light floral fruity fragrance for women. It opens with bright quince and grapefruit before moving into a floral heart of jasmine and hyacinth. The base settles into a warm amber and powdery iris blend, making it a subtle choice for daily wear during the spring season when you want so…

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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 For A Lady or 2017 Eau de Parfum?

Symbol For A Lady takes 3 of 3 categories. Symbol For A Lady is rated 4.14/5 from 131 votes; 2017 Eau de Parfum is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Symbol For A Lady for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 2017 Eau de Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Symbol For A Lady or 2017 Eau de Parfum?

Symbol For A Lady lasts longest (Symbol For A Lady 52/100, 2017 Eau de Parfum 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Symbol For A Lady or 2017 Eau de Parfum?

Symbol For A Lady projects furthest (Symbol For A Lady 43/100, 2017 Eau de Parfum 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Symbol For A Lady and 2017 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Quince, Grapefruit, Hyacinth and Iris.

Is Symbol For A Lady or 2017 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Symbol For A Lady suits daytime wear; 2017 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Symbol For A Lady and 2017 Eau de Parfum?

Symbol For A Lady has top notes of Quince and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hyacinth, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber. 2017 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Quince and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Hyacinth, a base of Amber and Iris.