Fragrance comparison

Cindy vs H2Eau Brilliant Peony

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cindy

Bitty Bettys

4.502 votes

Rank #55,690 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

H2Eau Brilliant Peony

Clean

3.55151 votes

Rank #44,303 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cindy takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cindy
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
H2Eau Brilliant Peony
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cindy3/4

H2Eau Brilliant Peony1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cindy
Sillage & projection: Cindy
Value for money: Cindy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H2Eau Brilliant Peony

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CindyBitty Bettys

H2Eau Brilliant PeonyClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

3.55/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

18%Love

36%Like

30%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityCindy

SillageCindy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winnerCindyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus90%

fresh80%

fruity70%

woody60%

rose50%

floral100%

fresh83%

musky65%

rose48%

powdery30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotPassionfruitBlack Currant

Heart

Pink PeonyMagnoliaPeachFreesia

Base

CedarMuskOakmossAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink Peony

Heart1 to 2 hours

MagnoliaFloral Notes

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPink Peony, Magnolia and Musk. Durations are only published for H2Eau Brilliant Peony, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall15

Winter8

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerH2Eau Brilliant PeonyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cindy opens with bright lemon, bergamot and tart passionfruit, then settles into a soft floral heart of peony, magnolia and freesia with a peachy touch. The dry-down adds clean musk, light woods and a little mossy warmth. It reads as a cheerful floral fruity scent with a fresh, daytime feel. If you like citrus-led flo…

Reviews →

Clean H2Eau Brilliant Peony centers on a fresh, dewy interpretation of pink peony. The scent opens with a bright petal burst before softening into a delicate heart of magnolia and blended floral notes. As it settles onto the skin, clean musk and smooth sandalwood create a gentle, powdery base that stays soft and close…

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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, Cindy or H2Eau Brilliant Peony?

Cindy takes 3 of 4 categories. Cindy is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; H2Eau Brilliant Peony is rated 3.55/5 from 151 votes. Choose Cindy for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose H2Eau Brilliant Peony for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cindy or H2Eau Brilliant Peony?

Cindy lasts longest (Cindy 60/100, H2Eau Brilliant Peony 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cindy or H2Eau Brilliant Peony?

Cindy projects furthest (Cindy 50/100, H2Eau Brilliant Peony 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cindy and H2Eau Brilliant Peony smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and rose accords. Common notes include Pink Peony, Magnolia and Musk.

Is Cindy or H2Eau Brilliant Peony better for summer or winter?

Cindy suits daytime wear; H2Eau Brilliant Peony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cindy and H2Eau Brilliant Peony?

Cindy has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Passionfruit and Black Currant, heart notes of Pink Peony, Magnolia, Peach and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber. H2Eau Brilliant Peony has top notes of Pink Peony, heart notes of Magnolia and Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.