Fragrance comparison

Eau de Karma vs Scarlet Peony

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

Eau de Karma

Thomas Sabo

3.35112 votes

Rank #17,211 FloralOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Scarlet Peony

Zara

3.7914 votes

Rank #38,351 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scarlet Peony takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eau de Karma
Choose it for a floral and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Scarlet Peony
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Karma2/5

Scarlet Peony3/5

Ratings & consensus: Scarlet Peony
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Karma
Sillage & projection: Scarlet Peony
Value for money: Scarlet Peony
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Karma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de KarmaThomas Sabo

Scarlet PeonyZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 34%Had 22%Want 44%

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

Category winnerScarlet PeonyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

37%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

14%Love

64%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEau de Karma

SillageScarlet Peony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value70

Category winnerScarlet PeonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

ozonic88%

fruity77%

rose65%

fresh53%

woody42%

rose100%

floral83%

fruity65%

fresh48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both floral, rose and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ozonic notesFreesiaAppleBlack Currant

Heart

LotusPeonyRose

Base

CedarMuskAmber

Notes

RoseBlack CurrantPeony

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, 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

Spring93

Summer100

Fall33

Winter20

Day100

Night29

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter30

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#38,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEau de KarmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Karma is a light, clean floral fruity scent with airy ozonic freshness, soft peony and rose, and a gentle musky cedar base. It usually reads feminine, easy to wear, and slightly aquatic rather than juicy. On skin, it seems to suit shoppers who like subtle, uplifting perfumes in the Chloe or fresh floral lane. S…

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Zara Scarlet Peony is a straightforward floral option that centers on a clean rose note. It offers a light, uncomplicated scent profile suited for warm spring afternoons. The formula keeps things simple, making it easy to wear when running errands or relaxing at a casual outdoor cafe.

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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, Eau de Karma or Scarlet Peony?

Scarlet Peony takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau de Karma is rated 3.35/5 from 112 votes; Scarlet Peony is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose Eau de Karma for a floral and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Scarlet Peony for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Karma or Scarlet Peony?

Eau de Karma lasts longest (Eau de Karma 59/100, Scarlet Peony 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Karma or Scarlet Peony?

Scarlet Peony projects furthest (Scarlet Peony 65/100, Eau de Karma 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Karma and Scarlet Peony smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peony and Rose.

Is Eau de Karma or Scarlet Peony better for summer or winter?

Eau de Karma suits daytime wear; Scarlet Peony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Karma and Scarlet Peony?

Eau de Karma has top notes of Ozonic notes, Freesia, Apple and Black Currant, heart notes of Lotus, Peony and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber. Scarlet Peony features Rose, Black Currant and Peony.