Fragrance comparison

Perseus vs Peonypop

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,565 ratings analysed

5 wins

Perseus

Parfums de Marly

3.902,395 votes

Rank #3,947 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Peonypop

Hermetica

3.55170 votes

Rank #12,471 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perseus takes 5 of 7 categories.

Perseus
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Peonypop
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Perseus5/7

Peonypop2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PerseusParfums de Marly

PeonypopHermetica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 2,395 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 170 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerPerseusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

26%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

2,395 votes

23%Love

31%Like

27%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

170 votes

Category winnerPerseusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPerseus

SillagePerseus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value42

Category winnerPeonypopBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

amber44%

earthy30%

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBergamotBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverGreen MandarinGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

Dry WoodCashmere WoodAmbergrisBalsam FirCedarTonka Bean

Top

Bulgarian RoseBlack CurrantBergamotOsmanthusGrapefruitViolet Leaf

Heart

PeonyRaspberryJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

MuskVetiverPlumCedarAmberMossSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Black Currant and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Perseus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer65

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPeonypopMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex26

Women2

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 15%Party 12%

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,947

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#12,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerPerseusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perseus by Parfums de Marly delivers an immediate shock of tart, bitter grapefruit and juicy bergamot. The citrus does not vanish quickly like traditional colognes. Instead, it holds firm for hours before yielding to an earthy vetiver heart and a sharp cedar base. You get a bright, energizing burst that feels grounded…

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Hermetica Peonypop is a crisp, dewy floral fragrance that blends lush pink peony petals with tart black currant, sparkling grapefruit, and sweet Bulgarian rose. Crafted with an alcohol-free, moisturizing green chemistry base, this scent opens with an immediate splash of chilled berry juice and morning blossoms. The he…

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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, Perseus or Peonypop?

Perseus takes 5 of 7 categories. Perseus is rated 3.90/5 from 2,395 votes; Peonypop is rated 3.55/5 from 170 votes. Choose Perseus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Peonypop for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Perseus or Peonypop?

Perseus lasts longest (Perseus 73/100, Peonypop 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perseus or Peonypop?

Perseus projects furthest (Perseus 57/100, Peonypop 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perseus and Peonypop smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Black Currant and Vetiver.

Is Perseus or Peonypop better for summer or winter?

For summer, Peonypop is the stronger pick. For winter, Peonypop is the stronger pick. Perseus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perseus and Peonypop?

Perseus has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Vetiver, Green Mandarin and Geranium, a base of Dry Wood, Cashmere Wood, Ambergris and Balsam Fir. Peonypop has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Black Currant, Bergamot and Osmanthus, heart notes of Peony, Raspberry, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Plum and Cedar.