Fragrance comparison

Blue vs Peonypop

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 307 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue

Marc Ecko

3.82137 votes

Rank #9,691 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Peonypop

Hermetica

3.55170 votes

Rank #12,302 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Blue4/7

Peonypop3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlueMarc Ecko

PeonypopHermetica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 170 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerBlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

137 votes

23%Love

31%Like

27%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

170 votes

Category winnerBlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPeonypop

SillagePeonypop

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value42

Category winnerBlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBlack CurrantPlum

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesLavenderGreen NotesJuniper BerriesGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak moss

Top

Bulgarian RoseBlack CurrantBergamotOsmanthusGrapefruitViolet Leaf

Heart

PeonyRaspberryJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

MuskVetiverPlumCedarAmberMossSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Plum, Geranium and Musk. Durations are only published for Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer65

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPeonypopMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Casual 49%Work 26%Party 14%Date 11%

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#12,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerBlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Ecko Blue is an energetic citrus aquatic fragrance built for high-heat days and effortless morning routines. The first spray releases a sharp flash of sour citruses, dark plum, and tart black currant. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk fruitiness transitions into an icy core of water notes, h…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue or Peonypop?

Blue takes 4 of 7 categories. Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 137 votes; Peonypop is rated 3.55/5 from 170 votes. Choose Blue for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Peonypop for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue or Peonypop?

Peonypop lasts longest (Peonypop 63/100, Blue 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue or Peonypop?

Projection is very close: Peonypop 52/100, Blue 50/100 for sillage.

Do Blue and Peonypop smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Plum, Geranium and Musk.

Is Blue or Peonypop better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Blue and Peonypop?

Blue has top notes of Citruses, Black Currant and Plum, heart notes of Water Notes, Lavender, Green Notes and Juniper Berries, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and oak moss. 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.