Fragrance comparison

Symbol Royal vs Country Chic

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 499 ratings analysed

4 wins

Symbol Royal

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8698 votes

Rank #26,875 SweetFruity

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Country Chic

Bath & Body Works · 2011

4.09401 votes

Rank #30,452 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Symbol Royal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Symbol Royal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Country Chic
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Symbol Royal4/7

Country Chic3/7

Ratings & consensus: Country Chic
Community sentiment: Country Chic
Longevity: Symbol Royal
Sillage & projection: Symbol Royal
Value for money: Country Chic
Versatility: Symbol Royal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Symbol Royal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Symbol RoyalPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Country ChicBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

4.09/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerCountry ChicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

98 votes

26%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerCountry ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySymbol Royal

SillageSymbol Royal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value76

Category winnerCountry ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

amber83%

white floral74%

patchouli65%

floral56%

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PeachRaspberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomPeony

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberPralinePatchouli

Top

Amalfi LemonGrapefruitPearMarigoldGreen Notes

Heart

LilyGardeniaRaspberryJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

PeachPralineMuskAmberOrchidVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Amber. Durations are only published for Symbol Royal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer24

Fall100

Winter93

Day54

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night–

Category winnerSymbol RoyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#30,452

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched2011

Reviews0

Category winnerSymbol RoyalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Symbol Royal by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a sweet and fruity women's fragrance built around lush stone fruits, soft floral petals, and a rich gourmand foundation. It opens with vibrant peach and tart raspberry, bringing an immediate burst of juicy brightness. As the initial fruit settles, orange blossom and peony…

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Country Chic by Bath & Body Works is a bright citrus fragrance that leans heavily into floral fruity gourmand territory. It starts with zesty Amalfi lemon and settles into a warm base of praline and peach. This scent is an easy choice for casual spring mornings or relaxed weekends at home.

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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 Royal or Country Chic?

Symbol Royal takes 4 of 7 categories. Symbol Royal is rated 3.86/5 from 98 votes; Country Chic is rated 4.09/5 from 401 votes. Choose Symbol Royal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Country Chic for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Symbol Royal or Country Chic?

Symbol Royal lasts longest (Symbol Royal 66/100, Country Chic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Symbol Royal or Country Chic?

Symbol Royal projects furthest (Symbol Royal 61/100, Country Chic 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Symbol Royal and Country Chic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Symbol Royal or Country Chic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Symbol Royal is the stronger pick. For winter, Symbol Royal is the stronger pick. Symbol Royal suits evening wear; Country Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Symbol Royal and Country Chic?

Symbol Royal has top notes of Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Amber, Praline and Patchouli. Country Chic has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Pear and Marigold, heart notes of Lily, Gardenia, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Peach, Praline, Musk and Amber.