Emblem vs Symbol For Men: 92% alike

Emblem EDT

Montblanc by Olivier Pescheux, Sonia Constant Original Favourite

Symbol For Men EDP

Perfume Parlour Inspired Favourite

Comparison

92%

Estimated similarity

Emblem EDT Montblanc · 2014 M Original

Symbol For Men EDP Perfume Parlour · 2014 M Inspired

Top

Clary Sage

Grapefruit

Cardamom

Heart

Violet Leaf

Cinnamon

Base

Tonka Bean

Woody Notes

Top

Grapefruit

Cardamom

Clary Sage

Heart

Cinnamon

Violet Leaf

Base

Tonka Bean

Woody Notes

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Emblem EDT

EDT	Concentration	EDP
M	Gender	M
2014	Year	2014
££	Price Tier	£

Symbol For Men EDP

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Emblem EDT

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 EDP

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

How they compare

Emblem EDT A Symbol For Men EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Emblem EDT

Symbol For Men EDP

Notes

Base Notes

Tonka Bean 57% Woody Notes 43%

Base Notes

Tonka Bean 54% Woody Notes 46%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 56% vs 53%

Violet Leaf 53% vs 45%

Cinnamon 46% vs 54%

Woody Notes 43% vs 46%

Clary Sage 39% vs 25%

Grapefruit 33% vs 40%

Cardamom 27% vs 35%

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 Notes 43% vs 46%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

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

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match

92%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Woody Notes, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion