Fragrance comparison

Dark Roses vs Magnolia & Peony of Silk

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

Dark Roses

Demeter Fragrance

3.7978 votes

Rank #17,186 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Magnolia & Peony of Silk

pH Fragrances

3.8984 votes

Rank #14,238 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnolia & Peony of Silk takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dark Roses
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Magnolia & Peony of Silk
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dark Roses1/7

Magnolia & Peony of Silk6/7

Ratings & consensus: Magnolia & Peony of Silk
Community sentiment: Magnolia & Peony of Silk
Longevity: Magnolia & Peony of Silk
Sillage & projection: Magnolia & Peony of Silk
Value for money: Dark Roses
Versatility: Magnolia & Peony of Silk
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Magnolia & Peony of Silk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark RosesDemeter Fragrance

Magnolia & Peony of SilkpH Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

3.89/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%

Category winnerMagnolia & Peony of SilkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

45%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

78 votes

35%Love

36%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerMagnolia & Peony of SilkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMagnolia & Peony of Silk

SillageMagnolia & Peony of Silk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value51

Category winnerDark RosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

amber77%

sweet69%

green61%

floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both rose and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tea RoseBulgarian RoseRed CurrantDavanaAmberPatchouliHaitian Vetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseBergamotMandarin OrangeDavana

Heart

Turkish RoseBulgarian RosePeonyMagnoliaTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

HoneyVanillaMuskHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Davana and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Dark Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer35

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night85

Spring97

Summer76

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night57

Category winnerMagnolia & Peony of SilkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Casual 39%Date 27%Work 22%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#14,238

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerMagnolia & Peony of SilkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Roses by Demeter Fragrance strips away the polite powder of grandmotherly florals. It bites first. Tart red currant and herbal davana explode immediately in a brisk wash of perfumer alcohol. Give it two minutes. As the sharp carrier spirit evaporates, Bulgarian rose and crisp tea rose take over with dewy, green t…

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Magnolia & Peony of Silk opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and herbal davana that quickly gives way to a lush floral core. Crisp peony petals and Turkish rose dominate the midsection, wrapped in a creamy coating of orange blossom and magnolia. As the fragrance warms on skin, thick golden honey and vanilla anchor t…

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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, Dark Roses or Magnolia & Peony of Silk?

Magnolia & Peony of Silk takes 6 of 7 categories. Dark Roses is rated 3.79/5 from 78 votes; Magnolia & Peony of Silk is rated 3.89/5 from 84 votes. Choose Dark Roses for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Magnolia & Peony of Silk for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Roses or Magnolia & Peony of Silk?

Magnolia & Peony of Silk lasts longest (Magnolia & Peony of Silk 72/100, Dark Roses 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Roses or Magnolia & Peony of Silk?

Magnolia & Peony of Silk projects furthest (Magnolia & Peony of Silk 63/100, Dark Roses 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Roses and Magnolia & Peony of Silk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Davana and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Dark Roses or Magnolia & Peony of Silk better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnolia & Peony of Silk is the stronger pick. For winter, Magnolia & Peony of Silk is the stronger pick. Dark Roses suits daytime wear; Magnolia & Peony of Silk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Roses and Magnolia & Peony of Silk?

Dark Roses features Tea Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Red Currant, Davana and Amber. Magnolia & Peony of Silk has top notes of Rose, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Davana, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Honey, Vanilla, Musk and Haitian Vetiver.