Fragrance comparison

Fresh vs Chinese Peony

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Fresh

Armaf

4.004 votes

Rank #46,330 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Chinese Peony

Mith

3.297 votes

Rank #59,916 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chinese Peony takes 2 of 4 categories.

Fresh
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chinese Peony
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer.

Fresh1/4

Chinese Peony2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreshArmaf

Chinese PeonyMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 48%Had 5%Want 48%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

14%Love

14%Like

57%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityChinese Peony

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerChinese PeonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody86%

mossy72%

patchouli58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantRaspberryMandarinCitrus

Heart

RoseJasmineAnise

Base

VetiverPatchouliMossMusk

Top

BlackcurrantBlack PepperRaspberryLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyPeonyFreesiaRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarAmberMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Raspberry, Rose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,916

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Fresh lands on skin with a sudden burst of sharp blackcurrant and sour citrus, instantly cutting through warm air. This is a bright, summery option that shifts away from typical sugary cologne profiles. As the initial citrus splash settles, the scent reveals a green, slightly bitter floral center of rose and ani…

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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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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, Fresh or Chinese Peony?

Chinese Peony takes 2 of 4 categories. Fresh is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Chinese Peony is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Fresh for a earthy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Chinese Peony for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Fresh or Chinese Peony?

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

Which projects more, Fresh or Chinese Peony?

Projection is very close: Fresh 50/100, Chinese Peony 50/100 for sillage.

Do Fresh and Chinese Peony smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Fresh or Chinese Peony better for summer or winter?

Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh and Chinese Peony?

Fresh has top notes of Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Mandarin and Citrus, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Musk. 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.