Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Citrus vs Peonia

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 151 ratings analysed

Patchouli Citrus

The 7 Virtues

3.42119 votes

Rank #17,101 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Peonia

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.5932 votes

Rank #24,341 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Peonia takes 5 of 7 categories.

Patchouli Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Peonia
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli Citrus1/7

Peonia5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli CitrusThe 7 Virtues

PeoniaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.59/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%

Category winnerPeoniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

33%Like

23%Ok

18%Dislike

7%Hate

119 votes

28%Love

22%Like

31%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerPeoniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityPeonia

SillagePeonia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value61

Category winnerPeoniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangePeachCassisBlack Pepper

Heart

Rose GeraniumPeonyJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwood

Top1 to 2 hours

Rose GeraniumPeonyMagnoliaJasmine

Heart2 to 4 hours

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmber

Base3 to 6 hours

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall55

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer46

Fall77

Winter46

Day100

Night31

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,101

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#24,341

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPatchouli CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli Citrus opens brighter than it dries down, with bergamot and mandarin giving a clean lift before peony, geranium and jasmine pull it into a more floral, slightly old-fashioned direction. The patchouli sits close to the heart of the fragrance, adding earthy spice and softness rather than a dark, heavy base. Th…

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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, Patchouli Citrus or Peonia?

Peonia takes 5 of 7 categories. Patchouli Citrus is rated 3.42/5 from 119 votes; Peonia is rated 3.59/5 from 32 votes. Choose Patchouli Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Peonia for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Citrus or Peonia?

Peonia lasts longest (Peonia 68/100, Patchouli Citrus 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Citrus or Peonia?

Projection is very close: Peonia 53/100, Patchouli Citrus 52/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli Citrus and Peonia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose Geranium, Peony, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Patchouli Citrus or Peonia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Patchouli Citrus is the stronger pick. For winter, Peonia is the stronger pick. Peonia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Citrus and Peonia?

Patchouli Citrus has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Geranium, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber. Peonia has top notes of Rose Geranium, Peony, Magnolia and Jasmine, heart notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Amber.