Fragrance comparison

Symphony vs Chariot

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 259 ratings analysed

3 wins

Symphony

House of Iyrah

4.0616 votes

Rank #38,054 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #6,426 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Symphony takes 3 of 5 categories.

Symphony
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Symphony3/5

Chariot2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SymphonyHouse of Iyrah

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 41%Had 1%Want 59%

4.12/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerChariotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

6%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySymphony

SillageSymphony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value36

Category winnerSymphonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

musky42%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

Black CurrantPeachCandied FruitsDried FruitsBergamotApple

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronJasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Saffron. Durations are only published for Symphony, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer67

Fall100

Winter78

Day72

Night100

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Date 33%Party 29%Casual 24%Work 14%

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#6,426

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Symphony by House of Iyrah is an intense sweet fruity perfume that pivots into dark spice and dry wood. The opening hits fast with syrupy peach, tangy black currant, and candied fruits before crisp green apple cuts the sweetness. Saffron adds an unexpected leathery prickle right in the center. It keeps the fruit from …

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Boadicea the Victorious Chariot opens with a tart flash of black currant, acidic red berries, and zesty lime before settling into lush rose and white florals. A deep base of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla anchors the sweetness. It performs best during cool autumn afternoons and formal evening gathering…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Symphony or Chariot?

Symphony takes 3 of 5 categories. Symphony is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Symphony for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Symphony or Chariot?

Symphony lasts longest (Symphony 80/100, Chariot 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Symphony or Chariot?

Symphony projects furthest (Symphony 70/100, Chariot 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Symphony and Chariot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Saffron.

Is Symphony or Chariot better for summer or winter?

Symphony suits evening wear; Chariot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Symphony and Chariot?

Symphony has top notes of Black Currant, Peach, Candied Fruits and Dried Fruits, heart notes of Saffron and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla. Chariot has top notes of Red Berries, Black Currant, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cherry Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin and Saffron.