Dupe Pair
97%
Very Similar
Emblem Eau de Toilette bottle Emblem
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2014 Year 2014
££ Price Tier £
Symbol For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Symbol For Men

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Emblem
Montblanc Emblem is a friendly, versatile scent with a spicy-fresh vibe that often sparks debate. While some rave about its unique charm and mass appeal, others dismiss it as safe and unremarkable. It's a bit of a chameleon, often compared to popular fragrances, but ultimately carving out its own niche.
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Our Verdict - Symbol For Men
A budget take on Montblanc Emblem, the much-loved value all-rounder. Symbol captures the zesty grapefruit-and-cardamom opening and aromatic-spicy character, but the smooth, sexy tonka-and-woods base that made the original a reliable compliment-getter reads thinner here, with shorter staying power.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 12%
Floral 4% 3%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 22% 17%
Sweet 20% 21%
Warm 25% 29%
Woody 14% 15%
Earthy 6% 6%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 22% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Emblem EdT
Symbol For Men EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Clary Sage 39% vs 25%
Grapefruit 33% vs 40%
Cardamom 27% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Violet Leaf 53% vs 45%
Cinnamon 46% vs 54%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 56% vs 53%
Woody 43% vs 46%

Accords

Emblem Symbol For Men
100%
Warm Spicy
55%
95%
Aromatic
80%
76%
Ozonic
73%
Cinnamon
63%
Citrus
65%
64%
Aquatic
61%
Woody
50%
56%
Vanilla
Fresh
50%
49%
Amber
Warm Spicy shared
100%
55%
Aromatic shared
95%
80%
76%
73%
Citrus shared
63%
65%
64%
Woody shared
61%
50%
56%
50%
49%

Performance

Emblem Symbol For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Emblem

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its moderate sillage and versatile aroma make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The warm, slightly spicy, and clean profile garners compliments, making it a good choice for dates and casual outings, though its performance issues mean it's less ideal for long formal events or intense sport.

Symbol For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The zesty grapefruit-cardamom freshness suits spring and summer, with enough spice and warmth for milder autumn days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Clean, versatile and inoffensive - an ideal office and daily scent that works casually and for a relaxed date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
97%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
100%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Citrus, Warm Spicy accords and Grapefruit, Cardamom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Emblem
Symbol For Men
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