Fragrance comparison

Mefisto vs Peach Blossom

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5,384 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mefisto

Xerjoff

4.105,262 votes

Rank #539 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Peach Blossom

L'Occitane en Provence

3.80122 votes

Rank #15,573 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mefisto takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mefisto
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Peach Blossom
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mefisto4/7

Peach Blossom2/7

Ratings & consensus: Mefisto
Community sentiment: Mefisto
Longevity: Mefisto
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Peach Blossom
Versatility: Peach Blossom
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mefisto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MefistoXerjoff

Peach BlossomL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 5,262 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 27%Had 21%Want 52%

Category winnerMefistoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

3,672 votes

21%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerMefistoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMefisto

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerPeach BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

lavender56%

floral100%

fruity91%

powdery83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

sweet56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

LavenderIrisRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

PeachBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Peach BlossomPeonyAlmond

Base4-6 hrs

IrisTonka BeanMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for Peach Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall26

Winter18

Day100

Night17

Category winnerPeach BlossomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex35

Women5

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 46%Work 29%Date 18%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews629

Overall rank#15,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMefistoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Mefisto opens with a bright blast of grapefruit, Amalfi lemon, and bergamot before settling into a cool heart of lavender, iris, and green rose. Clean musk and Virginia cedar anchor the dry-down, giving this 2009 release a crisp profile suited for hot summer afternoons. Unlike sharp aquatic colognes, this sce…

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L'Occitane en Provence Peach Blossom delivers a gentle, sunny introduction to spring orchard fruits. The first spray releases crisp bergamot and ripe peach nectar before calming into a soft haze of peony and powdery almond. It never turns thick or cloying. Instead, Virginia cedar and clean musk anchor the base, keepin…

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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, Mefisto or Peach Blossom?

Mefisto takes 4 of 7 categories. Mefisto is rated 4.10/5 from 5,262 votes; Peach Blossom is rated 3.80/5 from 122 votes. Choose Mefisto for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Peach Blossom for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mefisto or Peach Blossom?

Mefisto lasts longest (Mefisto 73/100, Peach Blossom 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mefisto or Peach Blossom?

Projection is very close: Mefisto 64/100, Peach Blossom 64/100 for sillage.

Do Mefisto and Peach Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Iris and Musk.

Is Mefisto or Peach Blossom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Peach Blossom is the stronger pick. For winter, Peach Blossom is the stronger pick. Peach Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mefisto and Peach Blossom?

Mefisto has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Iris and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Peach Blossom has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Peony and Almond, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, Musk and Virginia Cedar.