Fragrance comparison

Angel Face vs Scarlet Peony

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

3 wins

Angel Face

A Dozen Roses · 2013

3.97106 votes

Rank #11,249 FloralWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

Scarlet Peony

Zara

3.7914 votes

Rank #38,351 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Face takes 3 of 5 categories.

Angel Face
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Scarlet Peony
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Angel Face3/5

Scarlet Peony2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel FaceA Dozen Roses

Scarlet PeonyZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

Category winnerAngel FaceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

106 votes

14%Love

64%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAngel Face

SillageScarlet Peony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerScarlet PeonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody95%

fruity91%

rose86%

fresh82%

aromatic77%

rose100%

floral83%

fruity65%

fresh48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both rose, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantApple

Heart

RoseVioletPeonyLilacJasmine

Base

VetiverPatchouliTonka Bean

Notes

RoseBlack CurrantPeony

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer92

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night60

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter30

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,249

PerfumerIrina Burlakova, Lynn Emmolo

Launched2013

Reviews19

Overall rank#38,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAngel FaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No description yet.

Reviews →

Zara Scarlet Peony is a straightforward floral option that centers on a clean rose note. It offers a light, uncomplicated scent profile suited for warm spring afternoons. The formula keeps things simple, making it easy to wear when running errands or relaxing at a casual outdoor cafe.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Angel Face or Scarlet Peony?

Angel Face takes 3 of 5 categories. Angel Face is rated 3.97/5 from 106 votes; Scarlet Peony is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose Angel Face for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Scarlet Peony for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Face or Scarlet Peony?

Angel Face lasts longest (Angel Face 61/100, Scarlet Peony 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Face or Scarlet Peony?

Scarlet Peony projects furthest (Scarlet Peony 65/100, Angel Face 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Face and Scarlet Peony smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose and Peony.

Is Angel Face or Scarlet Peony better for summer or winter?

Angel Face suits daytime wear; Scarlet Peony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Face and Scarlet Peony?

Angel Face has top notes of Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Peony and Lilac, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Scarlet Peony features Rose, Black Currant and Peony.