Symbios
Perfumer: Mark St. Marie
16 ratings
From your scent profile
The World in Scents Symbios is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, sweet side against a spicy, woody and oriental base; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.
How does it perform?
From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
94% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Creamy
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
CreamyWhat does Symbios smell like?
Taif rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine form the floral part, with tangerine adding a light lift. Balsam fir, cedar and patchouli give it a woody frame, while tobacco and labdanum pull it towards a warm, spicy, animalic depth. Vanilla and musk keep it creamy and soft.
Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Its dense, oriental character reads as unisex. Tiziana Terenzi Dubhe and Rogue Derviche have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 50%Autumn
- 30%Spring
- 20%Winter
Autumn
Spring
Winter- Casual31%
- Daytime25%
- Office19%
- Evening19%
- Nighttime6%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026