Fragrance comparison

Peonie vs UR ± Silk

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 266 ratings analysed

4 wins

Peonie

L'Erbolario

3.70158 votes

Rank #12,794 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

UR ± Silk

UERMI · 2014

3.80108 votes

Rank #29,269 WoodyFruity

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 value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
UR ± Silk
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Peonie4/7

UR ± Silk3/7

Ratings & consensus: UR ± Silk
Community sentiment: UR ± Silk
Longevity: Peonie
Sillage & projection: Peonie
Value for money: Peonie
Versatility: UR ± Silk
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

UR ± SilkUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerUR ± SilkRating 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

19%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerUR ± SilkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPeonie

SillagePeonie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value30

Category winnerPeonieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

iris84%

woody77%

rose69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

iris69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, floral and iris

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

Notes

FigIrisLilacMuskGrapefruitCedarNeroliCypressCarawayMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLilac, Neroli, Caraway and Iris. Durations are only published for UR ± Silk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer46

Fall44

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer81

Fall50

Winter31

Day100

Night33

Category winnerUR ± SilkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men7

Unisex33

Women60

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 15%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#29,269

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews2

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 →

Green fig hits the nose first with an astringent, leafy snap. A quick burst of tart grapefruit and bitter mandarin orange cuts through the initial solvent lift, creating an energetic opening. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk citrus softens into a cool, powdery iris and clean lilac floral core. It smells remarkably ta…

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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 UR ± Silk?

Peonie takes 4 of 7 categories. Peonie is rated 3.70/5 from 158 votes; UR ± Silk is rated 3.80/5 from 108 votes. Choose Peonie for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose UR ± Silk for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Peonie or UR ± Silk?

Peonie lasts longest (Peonie 66/100, UR ± Silk 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Peonie or UR ± Silk?

Peonie projects furthest (Peonie 64/100, UR ± Silk 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Peonie and UR ± Silk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and iris accords. Common notes include Lilac, Neroli, Caraway and Iris.

Is Peonie or UR ± Silk better for summer or winter?

For summer, UR ± Silk is the stronger pick. For winter, Peonie is the stronger pick. Peonie suits daytime wear; UR ± Silk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Peonie and UR ± Silk?

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. UR ± Silk features Fig, Iris, Lilac, Musk and Grapefruit.