Fragrance comparison

Aim vs Chinese Peony

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Aim

Rasasi

4.001 votes

Rank #66,868 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Chinese Peony

Mith

3.297 votes

Rank #59,847 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chinese Peony takes 2 of 4 categories.

Aim
Choose it for a woody and amber character.
Chinese Peony
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Aim0/4

Chinese Peony2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AimRasasi

Chinese PeonyMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

14%Love

14%Like

57%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityChinese Peony

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber83%

fruity65%

rose48%

aromatic30%

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantBergamotLemon

Heart

AmberRoseWoody Notes

Base

OakSandalwoodMusk

Top

BlackcurrantBlack PepperRaspberryLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyPeonyFreesiaRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarAmberMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Lemon, Amber and Rose. 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,868

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,847

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerChinese PeonyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aim by Rasasi presents a rugged woody profile for men. It opens with sharp blackcurrant and zesty citrus notes before settling into a warm, grounding base. Ideal for daily wear, it blends aromatic freshness with a lingering musky, resinous finish that suits autumn days or professional office environments perfectly.

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Chinese Peony opens with a tart, slightly green cassis effect, sharpened by lemon and black pepper before the florals settle in. Peony, rose and freesia keep it airy rather than lush, while soft woods, musk and moss give it a clean, misty finish. It reads as a fresh floral fruity with a spa-like feel, more delicate an…

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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, Aim or Chinese Peony?

Chinese Peony takes 2 of 4 categories. Aim is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Chinese Peony is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Aim for a woody and amber character. Choose Chinese Peony for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Aim or Chinese Peony?

Chinese Peony lasts longest (Chinese Peony 77/100, Aim 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aim or Chinese Peony?

Projection is very close: Aim 50/100, Chinese Peony 50/100 for sillage.

Do Aim and Chinese Peony smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Lemon, Amber and Rose.

What are the notes in Aim and Chinese Peony?

Aim has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Amber, Rose and Woody Notes, a base of Oak, Sandalwood and Musk. Chinese Peony has top notes of Blackcurrant, Black Pepper, Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Peony, Freesia and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.