Symbol Royal vs Rose Arabia Almond
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rose Arabia Almond takes 4 of 7 categories.
Symbol RoyalChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rose Arabia AlmondChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Symbol Royal3/7
Rose Arabia Almond4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Rose Arabia Almond
- Community sentiment
- Rose Arabia Almond
- Longevity
- Rose Arabia Almond
- Sillage & projection
- Symbol Royal
- Value for money
- Symbol Royal
- Versatility
- Symbol Royal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rose Arabia Almond
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Symbol RoyalPrincesse Marina De BourbonRose Arabia AlmondWIDIANWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%
4.12/ 5 · 374 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
36%Like
15%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
98 votes
43%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
374 votes
Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRose Arabia Almond
SillageSymbol Royal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSymbol RoyalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity91%
amber83%
white floral74%
patchouli65%
floral56%
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
vanilla77%
tuberose69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
PeachRaspberry
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomPeony
Base4 to 6 hours
AmberPralinePatchouli
Top
AlmondPlumPeachRaspberryCoconutPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseOrchidHoneysuckleOrange BlossomViolet
Base
PralineVanillaSiam BenzoinMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Patchouli
InformationalShared notesPeach, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Praline. Durations are only published for Symbol Royal, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring37
Summer24
Fall100
Winter93
Day54
Night100
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSymbol RoyalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,875
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#5,015
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSymbol 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…
Reviews →Rose Arabia Almond opens like sweet marzipan and syrupy fruit, then quickly shifts toward orchid, tuberose and vanilla. On many wearers, the almond becomes softer than the name suggests. It suits anyone who enjoys creamy gourmand florals with a powdery finish. Sample first if heavy white florals, strong sweetness, or…
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 Royal or Rose Arabia Almond?
Rose Arabia Almond takes 4 of 7 categories. Symbol Royal is rated 3.86/5 from 98 votes; Rose Arabia Almond is rated 4.12/5 from 374 votes. Choose Symbol Royal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rose Arabia Almond for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Symbol Royal or Rose Arabia Almond?
They last about the same: Rose Arabia Almond 67/100, Symbol Royal 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Symbol Royal or Rose Arabia Almond?
Projection is very close: Symbol Royal 61/100, Rose Arabia Almond 59/100 for sillage.
Do Symbol Royal and Rose Arabia Almond smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Praline.
Is Symbol Royal or Rose Arabia Almond better for summer or winter?
For summer, Symbol Royal is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Arabia Almond is the stronger pick. Symbol Royal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Symbol Royal and Rose Arabia Almond?
Symbol Royal has top notes of Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Amber, Praline and Patchouli. Rose Arabia Almond has top notes of Almond, Plum, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Siam Benzoin and Musk.
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