Fragrance comparison

London vs Pivoine Souveraine

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 9,943 ratings analysed

6 wins

London

Burberry

3.989,891 votes

Rank #812 White FloralCitrus

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Pivoine Souveraine

Houbigant

3.7952 votes

Rank #52,575 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

London takes 6 of 7 categories.

London
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Pivoine Souveraine
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

London6/7

Pivoine Souveraine1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LondonBurberry

Pivoine SouveraineHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 9,891 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%

Category winnerLondonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

8,626 votes

19%Love

46%Like

29%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerLondonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLondon

SillageLondon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value39

Category winnerLondonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus86%

fruity72%

floral58%

rose44%

sweet30%

rose100%

floral92%

fresh84%

musky77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneysuckleTangerineRose

Heart

JasmineTiare FlowerPeonyClementine

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperelemiClementine

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyRoseJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskTeaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Peony and Clementine. Durations are only published for Pivoine Souveraine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer64

Fall41

Winter27

Day100

Night22

Category winnerPivoine SouveraineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Work 35%Casual 33%Date 24%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#812

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Jean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews526

Overall rank#52,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLondonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burberry London opens with a burst of crisp tangerine, sweet honeysuckle, and fresh English rose. As the bright citrus settles, the heart brings forward rich jasmine, plush peony, and creamy tiare flower. A base of sandalwood, clean musk, and earthy patchouli anchors the bright white florals in soft warmth. Created by…

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Houbigant Pivoine Souveraine delivers a crisp, garden-fresh peony experience anchored by juicy clementine and crackling pink pepper. The opening feels bright and lightly tart. Within ten minutes, dewy pink peony and fresh garden rose unfold alongside airy white jasmine petals. It avoids thick powdery sugar entirely. I…

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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, London or Pivoine Souveraine?

London takes 6 of 7 categories. London is rated 3.98/5 from 9,891 votes; Pivoine Souveraine is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes. Choose London for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Pivoine Souveraine for a rose and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, London or Pivoine Souveraine?

London lasts longest (London 70/100, Pivoine Souveraine 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London or Pivoine Souveraine?

London projects furthest (London 62/100, Pivoine Souveraine 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London and Pivoine Souveraine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Peony and Clementine.

Is London or Pivoine Souveraine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pivoine Souveraine is the stronger pick. For winter, London is the stronger pick. Pivoine Souveraine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London and Pivoine Souveraine?

London has top notes of Honeysuckle, Tangerine and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, Tiare Flower, Peony and Clementine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Pivoine Souveraine has top notes of Pink Pepper, elemi and Clementine, heart notes of Peony, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Tea and Sandalwood.