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Peanut vs Wish Upon a Star

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

Updated 104 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

  • Peanut

    Choose it for a earthy and nutty character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Wish Upon a Star

    Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Peanut3/6
Wish Upon a Star3/6
Ratings & consensus
Wish Upon a Star
Community sentiment
Peanut
Longevity
Peanut
Sillage & projection
Wish Upon a Star
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Peanut
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Wish Upon a Star

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PeanutDS&Durga
Wish Upon a StarSebastiane
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.68/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 16%Had 3%Want 82%
3.80/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%
Category winnerWish Upon a StarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
32%Like
18%Ok
7%Dislike
11%Hate

28 votes

39%Love
32%Like
0%Ok
28%Dislike
1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerPeanutMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityPeanut

SillageWish Upon a Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value33
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
earthy100%
nutty86%
woody72%
aromatic58%
green44%
sweet30%
green100%
floral92%
fresh84%
fruity77%
violet69%
powdery61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Peanut
Heart2-3 hrs
Gourmand Accord
Base5-8 hrs
Earthy NotesVetiverWoody NotesGrass
Top
BlackberryAnise
Heart
MagnoliaViolet
Base
GrassVetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesVetiver and Grass. Durations are only published for Peanut, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring60
Summer20
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night14
Spring100
Summer60
Fall40
Winter0
Day50
Night100
Category winnerPeanutMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men17
Unisex75
Women8

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,390

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2024

Reviews16

Overall rank#23,274

PerfumerRobert Elder

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerWish Upon a StarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DS&Durga Peanut brings a remarkably savory twist to modern niche perfumery by spotlighting the humble Virginia legume. The initial mist delivers crunchy roasted peanut shells and dry, sandy soil, evoking the nostalgic crunch of wooden barrels at an afternoon ballgame. As the brisk alcohol evaporation settles, a delica…

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Wish Upon a Star by Sebastiane offers a unique botanical profile defined by sharp blackberry and anise opening into magnolia and violet. This unisex fragrance builds a base of wild grass and vetiver that feels natural and earthy. It is a thoughtful choice for those seeking a crisp, unconventional scent that avoids sta…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Peanut or Wish Upon a Star?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Peanut is rated 3.68/5 from 28 votes; Wish Upon a Star is rated 3.80/5 from 76 votes. Choose Peanut for a earthy and nutty character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Wish Upon a Star for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Peanut or Wish Upon a Star?

Peanut lasts longest (Peanut 54/100, Wish Upon a Star 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Peanut or Wish Upon a Star?

Wish Upon a Star projects furthest (Wish Upon a Star 67/100, Peanut 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Peanut and Wish Upon a Star smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Vetiver and Grass.

Is Peanut or Wish Upon a Star better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wish Upon a Star is the stronger pick. For winter, Peanut is the stronger pick. Peanut suits daytime wear; Wish Upon a Star suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Peanut and Wish Upon a Star?

Peanut has top notes of Peanut, heart notes of Gourmand Accord, a base of Earthy Notes, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Grass. Wish Upon a Star has top notes of Blackberry and Anise, heart notes of Magnolia and Violet, a base of Grass, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

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