Fragrance comparison

Peony & Blush Suede vs Pivoine

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 5,920 ratings analysed

Peony & Blush Suede

Jo Malone London

3.885,868 votes

Rank #3,670 FloralRose

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94%scent match

Very similar

7 wins

Pivoine

Manos Gerakinis

4.0852 votes

Rank #15,730 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pivoine takes 7 of 8 categories.

Peony & Blush Suede
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pivoine
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Peony & Blush Suede1/8

Pivoine7/8

Ratings & consensus: Pivoine
Community sentiment: Pivoine
Longevity: Pivoine
Sillage & projection: Pivoine
Value for money: Pivoine
Versatility: Pivoine
Note pyramid (duration): Pivoine
Fragranxe ranking: Peony & Blush Suede

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Peony & Blush SuedeJo Malone London

PivoineManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 5,868 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

Category winnerPivoineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

5,868 votes

33%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerPivoineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPivoine

SillagePivoine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPivoineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose86%

fresh72%

leather58%

fruity44%

musky30%

floral100%

fresh83%

rose65%

fruity48%

white floral30%

Scent match94%Very similar · both floral, fresh and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red Apple

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyRoseJasmineCarnation

Base5-8 hrs

Suede

Top15-30 mins

Red Apple

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyRoseJasmineCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

Suede

Category winnerPivoineLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter23

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer78

Fall57

Winter13

Day100

Night33

Category winnerPivoineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women93

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 9%

Men4

Unisex29

Women68

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,670

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#15,730

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPeony & Blush SuedeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jo Malone London Peony & Blush Suede delivers a crisp, mouthwatering bite of red apple right out of the nozzle. The initial mist carries a brief flash of perfumer alcohol before settling into a dewy floral bouquet. Soft pink peony petals unfurl alongside freshly cut rose stems and subtle jasmine blossoms. A faint hint…

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Manos Gerakinis Pivoine delivers a refreshing take on pink florals by skipping heavy syrupy sugars in favor of crisp orchard brightness. The opening crackles with chilled red apple slices before settling into a breezy bouquet of fresh peony, tender rose, and sweet jasmine. While many peony-centered scents dissolve int…

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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, Peony & Blush Suede or Pivoine?

Pivoine takes 7 of 8 categories. Peony & Blush Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 5,868 votes; Pivoine is rated 4.08/5 from 52 votes. Choose Peony & Blush Suede for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pivoine for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Peony & Blush Suede or Pivoine?

Pivoine lasts longest (Pivoine 66/100, Peony & Blush Suede 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Peony & Blush Suede or Pivoine?

Pivoine projects furthest (Pivoine 60/100, Peony & Blush Suede 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Peony & Blush Suede and Pivoine smell similar?

Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and rose accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Peony, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Peony & Blush Suede or Pivoine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pivoine is the stronger pick. For winter, Peony & Blush Suede is the stronger pick. Peony & Blush Suede suits daytime wear; Pivoine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Peony & Blush Suede and Pivoine?

Peony & Blush Suede has top notes of Red Apple, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Suede. Pivoine has top notes of Red Apple, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Suede.