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Bouquet de Joie vs Chinese Peony

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

Updated 20 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chinese Peony takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Bouquet de Joie

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Chinese Peony

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Bouquet de Joie1/4
Chinese Peony3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Chinese Peony
Sillage & projection
Chinese Peony
Value for money
Chinese Peony
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bouquet de Joie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bouquet de JoieÊtre
Chinese PeonyMith
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.46/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%
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
54%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · 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
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate57
Category winners

LongevityChinese Peony

SillageChinese Peony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value66
¤ Price value75
Category winnerChinese PeonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral86%
sweet72%
fresh58%
rose44%
violet30%
floral100%
woody92%
fresh84%
fruity77%
rose69%
white floral61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RaspberryBlackcurrant
Heart
PeonyViolet
Base
AmbergrisVetiver
Top
BlackcurrantBlack PepperRaspberryLemon
Heart
Lily of the ValleyPeonyFreesiaRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarAmberMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Blackcurrant 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
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter17
Day100
Night14
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,417

PerfumerLygia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,679

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBouquet de JoieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Être Bouquet de Joie opens with a juicy splash of tart blackcurrant and sweet raspberry that immediately feels bright and uplifting. As the fruity burst settles, soft pink peony and powdery violet blossom on the skin, creating a fresh, airy floral bouquet with a crisp petal texture. An earthy base of clean vetiver and…

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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, Bouquet de Joie or Chinese Peony?

Chinese Peony takes 3 of 4 categories. Bouquet de Joie is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; Chinese Peony is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Bouquet de Joie for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chinese Peony for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Bouquet de Joie or Chinese Peony?

Chinese Peony lasts longest (Chinese Peony 77/100, Bouquet de Joie 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bouquet de Joie or Chinese Peony?

Chinese Peony projects furthest (Chinese Peony 50/100, Bouquet de Joie 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bouquet de Joie and Chinese Peony smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Blackcurrant and Peony.

Is Bouquet de Joie or Chinese Peony better for summer or winter?

Bouquet de Joie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bouquet de Joie and Chinese Peony?

Bouquet de Joie has top notes of Raspberry and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Peony and Violet, a base of Ambergris and Vetiver. 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.

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