Fragrance comparison

Nieuw Amsterdam vs Peonia

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

Nieuw Amsterdam

Atelier Bloem

4.2942 votes

Rank #35,091 FloralRose

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Peonia

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.5932 votes

Rank #24,341 FloralFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Peonia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nieuw Amsterdam
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Peonia
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nieuw Amsterdam3/7

Peonia4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nieuw AmsterdamAtelier Bloem

PeoniaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 54%Had 11%Want 34%

3.59/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%

Category winnerNieuw AmsterdamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

28%Love

22%Like

31%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNieuw AmsterdamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityPeonia

SillagePeonia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value61

Category winnerPeoniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

oud61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, rose and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose GeraniumGingerMagnoliaLotus

Heart

Bourbon RosePeonyHoneysuckle

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)Atlas CedarAmber

Top1 to 2 hours

Rose GeraniumPeonyMagnoliaJasmine

Heart2 to 4 hours

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmber

Base3 to 6 hours

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InformationalShared notesRose Geranium, Magnolia, Peony and Amber. Durations are only published for Peonia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall53

Winter47

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer46

Fall77

Winter46

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNieuw AmsterdamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex39

Women50

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,341

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPeoniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atelier Bloem Nieuw Amsterdam opens with a bright spark of rose geranium and zesty ginger, softened by wet lotus blossoms and magnolia. As the initial citrusy spice settles, bourbon rose and sweet peony blossom on skin before slowly drying into a soft base of musk, atlas cedar, and sheer agarwood. It feels crisp, airy…

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Peonia by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a fresh floral fragrance built around a lush bouquet and a warm base. Created by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, it opens with bright rose geranium, dewy peony, smooth magnolia, and jasmine. As the petals settle, earthy Indonesian patchouli leaf and gentle amber anchor the scent, …

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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, Nieuw Amsterdam or Peonia?

Peonia takes 4 of 7 categories. Nieuw Amsterdam is rated 4.29/5 from 42 votes; Peonia is rated 3.59/5 from 32 votes. Choose Nieuw Amsterdam for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Peonia for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nieuw Amsterdam or Peonia?

Peonia lasts longest (Peonia 68/100, Nieuw Amsterdam 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nieuw Amsterdam or Peonia?

Peonia projects furthest (Peonia 53/100, Nieuw Amsterdam 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nieuw Amsterdam and Peonia smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose Geranium, Magnolia, Peony and Amber.

Is Nieuw Amsterdam or Peonia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nieuw Amsterdam is the stronger pick. For winter, Nieuw Amsterdam is the stronger pick. Nieuw Amsterdam suits daytime wear; Peonia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nieuw Amsterdam and Peonia?

Nieuw Amsterdam has top notes of Rose Geranium, Ginger, Magnolia and Lotus, heart notes of Bourbon Rose, Peony and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Atlas Cedar and Amber. Peonia has top notes of Rose Geranium, Peony, Magnolia and Jasmine, heart notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Amber.