Fragrance comparison

Pivoine vs Peony & Rose

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Pivoine

Manos Gerakinis

4.0852 votes

Rank #15,730 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

Peony & Rose

Whíff

4.001 votes

Rank #61,618 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Pivoine
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Peony & Rose
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money.

Pivoine1/2

Peony & Rose1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PivoineManos Gerakinis

Peony & RoseWhíff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPeony & RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh83%

rose65%

fruity48%

white floral30%

floral100%

rose86%

fresh72%

white floral58%

fruity44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match81%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

Base6-8+ hrs

Suede

Top

Apple

Heart

PeonyRoseCarnation

Base

Jasmine

InformationalShared notesPeony, Rose, Jasmine and Carnation. Durations are only published for Pivoine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall57

Winter13

Day100

Night33

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex29

Women68

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,730

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#61,618

PerfumerRenato Lopena Jr.

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPivoineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Peony & Rose by Whiff is a light floral fruity scent built around crisp apple, dewy peony, and rose. Carnation adds a gentle spicy edge, while jasmine in the base keeps the finish soft and airy. It reads fresh, pretty, and daytime-friendly rather than rich or dramatic. This is the kind of perfume that may suit spring …

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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, Pivoine or Peony & Rose?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Pivoine is rated 4.08/5 from 52 votes; Peony & Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pivoine for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Peony & Rose for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money.

Do Pivoine and Peony & Rose smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and rose accords. Common notes include Peony, Rose, Jasmine and Carnation.

Is Pivoine or Peony & Rose better for summer or winter?

Pivoine suits daytime wear; Peony & Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pivoine and Peony & Rose?

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