Fragrance comparison

Paris Bloom vs Pivoine

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

Paris Bloom

Oakcha

4.1020 votes

Rank #47,015 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Pivoine

Manos Gerakinis

4.0852 votes

Rank #15,730 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pivoine takes 3 of 5 categories.

Paris Bloom
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pivoine
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paris Bloom2/5

Pivoine3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris BloomOakcha

PivoineManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 61%Had 5%Want 34%

4.08/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

Category winnerPivoineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

33%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityParis Bloom

SillagePivoine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value50

Category winnerParis BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh86%

rose72%

leather58%

musky44%

warm spicy30%

floral100%

fresh83%

rose65%

fruity48%

white floral30%

Scent match89%Very similar · both floral, fresh and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red Apple

Heart

PeonyCarnationRoseJasmine

Base

Suede

Top15-30 mins

Red Apple

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyRoseJasmineCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

Suede

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Peony, Carnation and Rose. Durations are only published for Pivoine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall27

Winter9

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer78

Fall57

Winter13

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex29

Women68

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,015

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,730

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPivoineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Bloom by Oakcha opens with the crisp, mouthwatering bite of fresh red apple before settling into a lush garden bouquet. Soft pink peony petals, velvety rose, and sweet jasmine take center stage in the heart, while a pinch of clove-like carnation adds gentle warmth. As it dries down, the bright floral bouquet res…

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Manos Gerakinis Pivoine delivers a refreshing take on pink florals by skipping heavy syrupy sugars in favor of crisp orchard brightness. The opening crackles with chilled red apple slices before settling into a breezy bouquet of fresh peony, tender rose, and sweet jasmine. While many peony-centered scents dissolve int…

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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, Paris Bloom or Pivoine?

Pivoine takes 3 of 5 categories. Paris Bloom is rated 4.10/5 from 20 votes; Pivoine is rated 4.08/5 from 52 votes. Choose Paris Bloom for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pivoine for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Bloom or Pivoine?

Paris Bloom lasts longest (Paris Bloom 70/100, Pivoine 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Bloom or Pivoine?

Pivoine projects furthest (Pivoine 60/100, Paris Bloom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Bloom and Pivoine smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and rose accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Peony, Carnation and Rose.

Is Paris Bloom or Pivoine better for summer or winter?

Paris Bloom suits daytime wear; Pivoine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Bloom and Pivoine?

Paris Bloom has top notes of Red Apple, heart notes of Peony, Carnation, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Suede. Pivoine has top notes of Red Apple, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Suede.