Fragrance comparison

BE-ST vs Peonypop

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 265 ratings analysed

BE-ST

Sergio Tacchini

3.3295 votes

Rank #32,246 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Peonypop

Hermetica

3.55170 votes

Rank #13,559 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Peonypop takes 4 of 7 categories.

BE-ST
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Peonypop
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

BE-ST3/7

Peonypop4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BE-STSergio Tacchini

PeonypopHermetica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 23%Had 50%Want 27%

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

7%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

34%Dislike

2%Hate

95 votes

23%Love

31%Like

27%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

170 votes

Category winnerPeonypopMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPeonypop

SillageBE-ST

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value42

Category winnerBE-STBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotGreen Apple

Heart

LilacPeonyPink PepperJasmine

Base

MuskVetiver

Top

Bulgarian RoseBlack CurrantBergamotOsmanthusGrapefruitViolet Leaf

Heart

PeonyRaspberryJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

MuskVetiverPlumCedarAmberMossSandalwoodMyrrh

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall21

Winter11

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer65

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBE-STMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#13,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerPeonypopHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BE-ST by Sergio Tacchini is a floral fragrance tailored for younger women. It opens with bright black currant and crisp green apple, evolving into a bouquet of peony and lilac. The dry-down relies on a base of creamy musk and earthy vetiver. This light scent provides a gentle, everyday experience suitable for casual w…

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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, BE-ST or Peonypop?

Peonypop takes 4 of 7 categories. BE-ST is rated 3.32/5 from 95 votes; Peonypop is rated 3.55/5 from 170 votes. Choose BE-ST for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Peonypop for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, BE-ST or Peonypop?

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

Which projects more, BE-ST or Peonypop?

Projection is very close: BE-ST 54/100, Peonypop 52/100 for sillage.

Do BE-ST and Peonypop smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Peony and Jasmine.

Is BE-ST or Peonypop better for summer or winter?

For summer, Peonypop is the stronger pick. For winter, Peonypop is the stronger pick. BE-ST suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BE-ST and Peonypop?

BE-ST has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Green Apple, heart notes of Lilac, Peony, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vetiver. 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.