Fragrance comparison

Apollo vs Peonypop

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 456 ratings analysed

4 wins

Apollo

AXE

3.19286 votes

Rank #12,632 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Peonypop

Hermetica

3.55170 votes

Rank #13,473 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apollo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Apollo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.
Peonypop
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

Apollo4/7

Peonypop2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ApolloAXE

PeonypopHermetica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.19/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 170 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerPeonypopRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

49%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

253 votes

23%Love

31%Like

27%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

170 votes

Category winnerApolloMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPeonypop

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value42

Category winnerApolloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

amber77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

QuinceClary SageMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderViolet LeafIrisGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodMossCashmere WoodVetiver

Top

Bulgarian RoseBlack CurrantBergamotOsmanthusGrapefruitViolet Leaf

Heart

PeonyRaspberryJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

MuskVetiverPlumCedarAmberMossSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Iris, Geranium and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer100

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer65

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerApolloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,632

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#13,473

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerApolloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apollo by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into fresh, herbaceous notes. It opens with a crisp hit of quince and sage before settling into a blend of lavender and violet leaf. This fragrance offers a clean, reliable profile suitable for daily wear, particularly in warmer weather or casual settings, providing a co…

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Hermetica Peonypop is a crisp, dewy floral fragrance that blends lush pink peony petals with tart black currant, sparkling grapefruit, and sweet Bulgarian rose. Crafted with an alcohol-free, moisturizing green chemistry base, this scent opens with an immediate splash of chilled berry juice and morning blossoms. The he…

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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, Apollo or Peonypop?

Apollo takes 4 of 7 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Peonypop is rated 3.55/5 from 170 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer. Choose Peonypop for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Apollo or Peonypop?

Peonypop lasts longest (Peonypop 63/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apollo or Peonypop?

Projection is very close: Apollo 52/100, Peonypop 52/100 for sillage.

Do Apollo and Peonypop smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Iris, Geranium and Amber.

Is Apollo or Peonypop better for summer or winter?

For summer, Apollo is the stronger pick. For winter, Apollo is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apollo and Peonypop?

Apollo has top notes of Quince, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cashmere Wood. Peonypop has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Black Currant, Bergamot and Osmanthus, heart notes of Peony, Raspberry, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Plum and Cedar.