Fragrance comparison

Peonie vs The Dreamer

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 5,708 ratings analysed

4 wins

Peonie

L'Erbolario

3.70158 votes

Rank #12,659 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

The Dreamer

Versace

4.075,550 votes

Rank #25,049 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Peonie takes 4 of 7 categories.

Peonie
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Dreamer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Peonie4/7

The Dreamer3/7

Ratings & consensus: The Dreamer
Community sentiment: The Dreamer
Longevity: Peonie
Sillage & projection: Peonie
Value for money: The Dreamer
Versatility: Peonie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Peonie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PeonieL'Erbolario

The DreamerVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 5,550 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerThe DreamerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

158 votes

41%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

5,550 votes

Category winnerThe DreamerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPeonie

SillagePeonie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value81

Category winnerThe DreamerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

iris84%

woody77%

rose69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

aromatic92%

iris84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

herbal61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both iris and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeonyTea RoseLilacLilyYlang-YlangGardeniaWater JasmineNeroli

Heart

Damask PlumCarawayPink PepperGingerPineappleTarragon

Base

IrisTonka BeanCedarWhite MuskPatchouli LeafHaitian Vetiver

Top15-30 mins

JuniperTarragonArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLilyFlax

Base5-7 hrs

Tobacco BlossomAmber

InformationalShared notesLily, Tarragon and Iris. Durations are only published for The Dreamer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer46

Fall44

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer65

Fall0

Winter50

Day75

Night100

Category winnerPeonieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,659

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#25,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPeonieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Peonie opens with a bright flush of peony, tea rose, and lilac that quickly yields to an unexpected heart of caraway, pink pepper, and damask plum. Rather than staying a light pink floral soliflore, the composition evolves into a powdery, dry scent grounded by iris, tonka bean, and cedar. It wears comforta…

Reviews →

Versace The Dreamer opens with an unmistakably brisk kick of wild juniper, bitter tarragon, and herbal artemisia that can catch beginners off guard during the first five minutes. Give the alcohol blast a moment to evaporate. What emerges on warm skin is an eccentric, soothing heart of powdery iris, flax flower, and pa…

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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, Peonie or The Dreamer?

Peonie takes 4 of 7 categories. Peonie is rated 3.70/5 from 158 votes; The Dreamer is rated 4.07/5 from 5,550 votes. Choose Peonie for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Dreamer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Peonie or The Dreamer?

Peonie lasts longest (Peonie 66/100, The Dreamer 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Peonie or The Dreamer?

Peonie projects furthest (Peonie 64/100, The Dreamer 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Peonie and The Dreamer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris and powdery accords. Common notes include Lily, Tarragon and Iris.

Is Peonie or The Dreamer better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Dreamer is the stronger pick. For winter, The Dreamer is the stronger pick. Peonie suits daytime wear; The Dreamer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Peonie and The Dreamer?

Peonie has top notes of Peony, Tea Rose, Lilac and Lily, heart notes of Damask Plum, Caraway, Pink Pepper and Ginger, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, Cedar and White Musk. The Dreamer has top notes of Juniper, Tarragon and Artemisia, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Flax, a base of Tobacco Blossom and Amber.