Fragrance comparison

Symbol Royal vs Odyssey Marshmallow

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 164 ratings analysed

Symbol Royal

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8698 votes

Rank #26,875 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Odyssey Marshmallow

Armaf

4.1166 votes

Rank #12,598 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Odyssey Marshmallow takes 6 of 7 categories.

Symbol Royal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Odyssey Marshmallow
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Symbol Royal0/7

Odyssey Marshmallow6/7

Ratings & consensus: Odyssey Marshmallow
Community sentiment: Odyssey Marshmallow
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Odyssey Marshmallow
Value for money: Odyssey Marshmallow
Versatility: Odyssey Marshmallow
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Odyssey Marshmallow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Symbol RoyalPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Odyssey MarshmallowArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

4.11/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowRating 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

42%Love

39%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageOdyssey Marshmallow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value78

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

amber83%

white floral74%

patchouli65%

floral56%

sweet100%

fruity86%

powdery72%

vanilla58%

lactonic44%

coconut30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

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

CoconutAppleLemonLily of the ValleyPeony

Heart

MarshmallowStrawberryApricotPeachRaspberryOrange Blossom

Base

Mascarpone CheesePralineVanillaMuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Peony. 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

Summer86

Fall0

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#12,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowHigher 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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Armaf Odyssey Marshmallow opens with a bright burst of crisp green apple and tart lemon, quickly softening into a plush, pillowy sweetness. A distinct coconut note weaves through the early stages, preventing the fruit from turning too sharp. As it settles, a thick strawberry and peach syrup emerges, wrapped in a powde…

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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 Odyssey Marshmallow?

Odyssey Marshmallow takes 6 of 7 categories. Symbol Royal is rated 3.86/5 from 98 votes; Odyssey Marshmallow is rated 4.11/5 from 66 votes. Choose Symbol Royal for a sweet and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Odyssey Marshmallow for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Symbol Royal or Odyssey Marshmallow?

They last about the same: Symbol Royal 66/100, Odyssey Marshmallow 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Symbol Royal or Odyssey Marshmallow?

Projection is very close: Odyssey Marshmallow 63/100, Symbol Royal 61/100 for sillage.

Do Symbol Royal and Odyssey Marshmallow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Peony.

Is Symbol Royal or Odyssey Marshmallow better for summer or winter?

For summer, Odyssey Marshmallow is the stronger pick. For winter, Symbol Royal is the stronger pick. Symbol Royal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Symbol Royal and Odyssey Marshmallow?

Symbol Royal has top notes of Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Amber, Praline and Patchouli. Odyssey Marshmallow has top notes of Coconut, Apple, Lemon and Lily of the Valley, heart notes of Marshmallow, Strawberry, Apricot and Peach, a base of Mascarpone Cheese, Praline, Vanilla and Musk.