Fragrance comparison

Chinese Peony vs Kamchatka, Дух Севера

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Chinese Peony

Mith

3.297 votes

Rank #53,579 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Kamchatka, Дух Севера

OsmoGenes Perfumes

3.5014 votes

Rank #48,094 MineralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kamchatka, Дух Севера takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chinese Peony
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.
Kamchatka, Дух Севера
Choose it for a mineral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chinese Peony1/4

Kamchatka, Дух Севера3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kamchatka, Дух Севера
Sillage & projection: Kamchatka, Дух Севера
Value for money: Chinese Peony
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kamchatka, Дух Севера

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chinese PeonyMith

Kamchatka, Дух СевераOsmoGenes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

3.50/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 11%Had 9%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

14%Like

57%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

36%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityKamchatka, Дух Севера

SillageKamchatka, Дух Севера

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value40

Category winnerChinese PeonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

rose69%

white floral61%

mineral100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

fruity58%

ozonic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantBlack PepperRaspberryLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyPeonyFreesiaRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarAmberMuskMoss

Top

Ozonic notesPine needles

Heart

CloudberryJuniper BerriesRaspberryHoneysuckleWild Rose

Base

Mineral notesCedarAngelicaMoss

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cedar and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,579

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#48,094

PerfumerOlga Gosina

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKamchatka, Дух СевераHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Kamchatka, Дух Севера opens with a blast of ozone and cold pine needles over damp earth. Tart cloudberry and crushed juniper berries emerge quickly, adding a sharp, sour fruitiness over a salty, mineral moss base. It fits crisp autumn days and raw, windy coastal walks where cold air amplifies its damp, forest floor qu…

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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, Chinese Peony or Kamchatka, Дух Севера?

Kamchatka, Дух Севера takes 3 of 4 categories. Chinese Peony is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Kamchatka, Дух Севера is rated 3.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Chinese Peony for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer. Choose Kamchatka, Дух Севера for a mineral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chinese Peony or Kamchatka, Дух Севера?

Kamchatka, Дух Севера lasts longest (Kamchatka, Дух Севера 80/100, Chinese Peony 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chinese Peony or Kamchatka, Дух Севера?

Kamchatka, Дух Севера projects furthest (Kamchatka, Дух Севера 55/100, Chinese Peony 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chinese Peony and Kamchatka, Дух Севера smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cedar and Moss.

Is Chinese Peony or Kamchatka, Дух Севера better for summer or winter?

Kamchatka, Дух Севера suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chinese Peony and Kamchatka, Дух Севера?

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. Kamchatka, Дух Севера has top notes of Ozonic notes and Pine needles, heart notes of Cloudberry, Juniper Berries, Raspberry and Honeysuckle, a base of Mineral notes, Cedar, Angelica and Moss.