Fragrance comparison

Chinese Peony vs Magic Stone

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Chinese Peony

Mith

3.297 votes

Rank #59,679 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Magic Stone

Miniso

4.504 votes

Rank #50,653 FruityRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magic Stone takes 2 of 4 categories.

Chinese Peony
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer.
Magic Stone
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Chinese Peony1/4

Magic Stone2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chinese Peony
Sillage & projection: Magic Stone
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Magic Stone

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chinese PeonyMith

Magic StoneMiniso

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityChinese Peony

SillageMagic Stone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

rose69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

rose90%

floral80%

musky70%

fresh60%

sweet50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and rose

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

BlackcurrantRaspberryPomegranate

Heart

RosePeony

Base

White Musk

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Raspberry, Peony and Rose. 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–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,679

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#50,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagic StoneHigher 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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Magic Stone by Miniso opens with a sharp burst of blackcurrant, juicy raspberry, and tart pomegranate. The initial fruitiness comes across bright and slightly sweet, cutting through cool morning air with an energetic pop. As the top notes quiet down, a floral heart of rose and peony takes over. The scent softens into…

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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, Chinese Peony or Magic Stone?

Magic Stone takes 2 of 4 categories. Chinese Peony is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Magic Stone is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chinese Peony for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer. Choose Magic Stone for a fruity and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chinese Peony or Magic Stone?

Chinese Peony lasts longest (Chinese Peony 77/100, Magic Stone 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chinese Peony or Magic Stone?

Magic Stone projects furthest (Magic Stone 60/100, Chinese Peony 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chinese Peony and Magic Stone smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Peony and Rose.

Is Chinese Peony or Magic Stone better for summer or winter?

Magic Stone suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chinese Peony and Magic Stone?

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. Magic Stone has top notes of Blackcurrant, Raspberry and Pomegranate, heart notes of Rose and Peony, a base of White Musk.