Fragrance comparison

Kiji for Her vs Scarlet Peony

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Kiji for Her

Annayake

3.119 votes

Rank #64,378 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 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 4 of 4 categories.

Kiji for Her
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scarlet Peony
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kiji for Her0/4

Scarlet Peony4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kiji for HerAnnayake

Scarlet PeonyZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

11%Like

89%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityScarlet Peony

SillageScarlet Peony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value70

Category winnerScarlet PeonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

rose100%

floral83%

fruity65%

fresh48%

soft spicy30%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantJuniper

Heart

PeonyRoseFreesia

Base

VioletWhite MuskPowdery Notes

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night20

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#64,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerScarlet PeonyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Annayake Kiji for Her opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and sour black currant, cut sharp by the bracing gin-like greenness of juniper. As the top notes fade on skin, a soft heart of peony, fresh rose, and green freesia takes over, shifting the fragrance from juicy fruitiness into a clean garden profile. Th…

Reviews →

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, Kiji for Her or Scarlet Peony?

Scarlet Peony takes 4 of 4 categories. Kiji for Her is rated 3.11/5 from 9 votes; Scarlet Peony is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose Kiji for Her for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scarlet Peony for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kiji for Her or Scarlet Peony?

Scarlet Peony lasts longest (Scarlet Peony 53/100, Kiji for Her 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kiji for Her or Scarlet Peony?

Scarlet Peony projects furthest (Scarlet Peony 65/100, Kiji for Her 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kiji for Her and Scarlet Peony smell similar?

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

Is Kiji for Her or Scarlet Peony better for summer or winter?

Kiji for Her suits daytime wear; Scarlet Peony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kiji for Her and Scarlet Peony?

Kiji for Her has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Juniper, heart notes of Peony, Rose and Freesia, a base of Violet, White Musk and Powdery Notes. Scarlet Peony features Rose, Black Currant and Peony.