Fragrance comparison

Elusive Musk vs H2Eau Brilliant Peony

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 268 ratings analysed

7 wins

Elusive Musk

Arabesque Perfumes

3.80117 votes

Rank #15,207 FloralPowdery

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57%scent match

Closely related

H2Eau Brilliant Peony

Clean

3.55151 votes

Rank #44,700 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elusive Musk takes 7 of 7 categories.

Elusive Musk
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
H2Eau Brilliant Peony
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elusive Musk7/7

H2Eau Brilliant Peony0/7

Ratings & consensus: Elusive Musk
Community sentiment: Elusive Musk
Longevity: Elusive Musk
Sillage & projection: Elusive Musk
Value for money: Elusive Musk
Versatility: Elusive Musk
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elusive Musk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elusive MuskArabesque Perfumes

H2Eau Brilliant PeonyClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

Category winnerElusive MuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

40%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

117 votes

18%Love

36%Like

30%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerElusive MuskMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityElusive Musk

SillageElusive Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value44

Category winnerElusive MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery91%

musky83%

fresh74%

iris65%

woody56%

floral100%

fresh83%

musky65%

rose48%

powdery30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both floral, fresh and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MuskPink PeonyOrchidYuzu FlowerMagnolia

Heart

OrrisMateSage

Base

Australian SandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaIndian Saffron

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink Peony

Heart1 to 2 hours

MagnoliaFloral Notes

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall15

Winter8

Day100

Night26

Category winnerElusive MuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,207

PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#44,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElusive MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elusive Musk opens with a clean wash of white musk, paired immediately with fresh pink peony and yuzu flower. Magnolia and orchid lend a light floral sweetness that sits softly over the top, keeping the initial impression crisp rather than heavy. As the fragrance settles, earthy orris root and herbal mate bring a dry…

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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, Elusive Musk or H2Eau Brilliant Peony?

Elusive Musk takes 7 of 7 categories. Elusive Musk is rated 3.80/5 from 117 votes; H2Eau Brilliant Peony is rated 3.55/5 from 151 votes. Choose Elusive Musk for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose H2Eau Brilliant Peony for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elusive Musk or H2Eau Brilliant Peony?

Elusive Musk lasts longest (Elusive Musk 66/100, H2Eau Brilliant Peony 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elusive Musk or H2Eau Brilliant Peony?

Elusive Musk projects furthest (Elusive Musk 64/100, H2Eau Brilliant Peony 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elusive Musk and H2Eau Brilliant Peony smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and musky accords. Common notes include Musk, Pink Peony and Magnolia.

Is Elusive Musk or H2Eau Brilliant Peony better for summer or winter?

For summer, H2Eau Brilliant Peony is the stronger pick. For winter, Elusive Musk is the stronger pick. H2Eau Brilliant Peony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elusive Musk and H2Eau Brilliant Peony?

Elusive Musk has top notes of Musk, Pink Peony, Orchid and Yuzu Flower, heart notes of Orris, Mate and Sage, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Indian Saffron. H2Eau Brilliant Peony has top notes of Pink Peony, heart notes of Magnolia and Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.