Fragrance comparison

Symphony vs Tough

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Symphony

Sensor I Am

1.001 votes

Rank #79,191 EarthyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Tough

Perfume and Skin

1.001 votes

Rank #79,182 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tough takes 1 of 1 categories.

Symphony
Choose it for a earthy and aromatic character.
Tough
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Symphony0/1

Tough1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SymphonySensor I Am

ToughPerfume and Skin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 18%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fresh77%

conifer69%

citrus61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGreen Mandarin

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

OakmossVetiver

Top

FirPetitgrainCardamomOrangeLemon

Heart

RosemaryJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossBrazilian RosewoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Rose and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerToughHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Symphony by Sensor I Am balances bright, spicy cardamom against a damp, earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent eschews traditional sweet florals in favor of a rugged, green structure. It is designed for those who appreciate dry, forest-like aromas during cool, rainy autumn days.

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Tough by Perfume and Skin is a green, woody chypre built around fir, petitgrain, herbs, moss and dry woods. It opens brisk and aromatic, with citrus and cardamom adding lift before the floral heart softens the edges. The dry-down is the main reason to try it: oakmoss, vetiver, rosewood and musk give it a clean, outdoo…

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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, Symphony or Tough?

Tough takes 1 of 1 categories. Symphony is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Tough is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Symphony for a earthy and aromatic character. Choose Tough for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Symphony and Tough smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Rose and Oakmoss.

What are the notes in Symphony and Tough?

Symphony has top notes of Cardamom and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver. Tough has top notes of Fir, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Rosemary, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Brazilian Rosewood, Vetiver and Musk.