Fragrance comparison

Orris 22 vs Chinese Peony

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 283 ratings analysed

Orris 22

Ledda

4.36276 votes

Rank #4,363 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Chinese Peony

Mith

3.297 votes

Rank #54,059 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chinese Peony takes 3 of 4 categories.

Orris 22
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chinese Peony
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Orris 221/4

Chinese Peony3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chinese Peony
Sillage & projection: Chinese Peony
Value for money: Chinese Peony
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Orris 22

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Orris 22Ledda

Chinese PeonyMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 276 votes

Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%

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

57%Love

27%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

276 votes

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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityChinese Peony

SillageChinese Peony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerChinese PeonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

floral77%

sweet69%

iris61%

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pear LeafFreesiaPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisJasmineLily of the Valley

Base5-7 hrs

MarshmallowMuskSandalwoodMoss

Top

BlackcurrantBlack PepperRaspberryLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyPeonyFreesiaRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarAmberMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Lily of the Valley, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Orris 22, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall85

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews95

Overall rank#54,059

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOrris 22Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ledda Orris 22 is an approachable floral woody musk centered on plush iris root, sweet marshmallow, and dewy freesia. It skips the cold, starchy rootiness often found in vintage iris perfumes, choosing instead a velvety, skin-like softness. Crisp pear leaf and pink pepper give the initial spray a brief lively pop befo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Orris 22 or Chinese Peony?

Chinese Peony takes 3 of 4 categories. Orris 22 is rated 4.36/5 from 276 votes; Chinese Peony is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Orris 22 for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chinese Peony for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Orris 22 or Chinese Peony?

Chinese Peony lasts longest (Chinese Peony 77/100, Orris 22 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orris 22 or Chinese Peony?

Chinese Peony projects furthest (Chinese Peony 50/100, Orris 22 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orris 22 and Chinese Peony smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Lily of the Valley, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Orris 22 or Chinese Peony better for summer or winter?

Orris 22 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orris 22 and Chinese Peony?

Orris 22 has top notes of Pear Leaf, Freesia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Marshmallow, Musk, Sandalwood and Moss. 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.