Fragrance comparison

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 vs Pivoine

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013

Paul Smith

4.254 votes

Rank #44,383 CitrusFloral

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56%scent match

Closely related

Pivoine

Le Blanc

4.333 votes

Rank #61,039 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pivoine
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 20133/3

Pivoine0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013
Sillage & projection: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013Paul Smith

PivoineLe Blanc

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 10%Had 29%Want 62%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 46%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013

SillagePaul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral86%

rose72%

fresh58%

fresh spicy44%

aromatic30%

floral100%

fresh83%

rose65%

warm spicy48%

musky30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both floral, fresh and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

PeonyRoseJasmine

Base

White MuskWoody Notes

Notes

PeonySpicy NotesWhite MuskRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeony, Rose and White Musk. Durations are only published for Pivoine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPaul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 is a bright, easy summer floral fruity scent built around pink grapefruit, bergamot, peony and soft musk. It opens crisp and citrusy, then settles into a light rose and jasmine heart with a clean musky finish. This reads cheerful, fresh and feminine rather than rich or dramat…

Reviews →

Pivoine by Le Blanc is a fresh floral fragrance for women that centers around lush peony petals and dewy rose. The composition pairs delicate pink blossoms with subtle spicy notes, preventing the bouquet from turning overly sweet or powdery. As the scent settles, a soft bed of white musk provides a clean, skin-hugging…

Reviews →

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, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 or Pivoine?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 takes 3 of 3 categories. Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Pivoine is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pivoine for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 or Pivoine?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 lasts longest (Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 60/100, Pivoine 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 or Pivoine?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 projects furthest (Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 80/100, Pivoine 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 and Pivoine smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and rose accords. Common notes include Peony, Rose and White Musk.

Is Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 or Pivoine better for summer or winter?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 suits daytime wear; Pivoine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 and Pivoine?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2013 has top notes of Pink Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Rose and Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Woody Notes. Pivoine features Peony, Spicy Notes, White Musk and Rose.