Fragrance comparison

Scarlet Peony vs Adidas Sensual Instinct

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Scarlet Peony

Zara

3.7914 votes

Rank #38,351 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Adidas Sensual Instinct

Adidas

3.7245 votes

Rank #51,147 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adidas Sensual Instinct takes 3 of 5 categories.

Scarlet Peony
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Adidas Sensual Instinct
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Scarlet Peony2/5

Adidas Sensual Instinct3/5

Ratings & consensus: Adidas Sensual Instinct
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Adidas Sensual Instinct
Sillage & projection: Scarlet Peony
Value for money: Adidas Sensual Instinct
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scarlet Peony

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Scarlet PeonyZara

Adidas Sensual InstinctAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

3.72/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 14%Had 50%Want 37%

Category winnerAdidas Sensual InstinctRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

64%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

22%Love

51%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAdidas Sensual Instinct

SillageScarlet Peony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAdidas Sensual InstinctBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

fruity65%

fresh48%

soft spicy30%

floral100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

rose77%

sweet69%

iris61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both floral, rose and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseBlack CurrantPeony

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantMagnolia

Heart

RosePeonyIris

Base

CaramelPeach

InformationalShared notesRose, Black Currant and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter30

Day100

Night33

Spring90

Summer90

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,147

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerScarlet PeonyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Scarlet Peony is a straightforward floral option that centers on a clean rose note. It offers a light, uncomplicated scent profile suited for warm spring afternoons. The formula keeps things simple, making it easy to wear when running errands or relaxing at a casual outdoor cafe.

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Adidas Sensual Instinct by Adidas is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Adidas Sensual Instinct was launched in 2004. The nose behind this fragrance is Benoist Lapouza. Top notes are Black Currant and Magnolia; middle notes are Rose, Peony and Iris; base notes are Caramel and Peach.

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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, Scarlet Peony or Adidas Sensual Instinct?

Adidas Sensual Instinct takes 3 of 5 categories. Scarlet Peony is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes; Adidas Sensual Instinct is rated 3.72/5 from 45 votes. Choose Scarlet Peony for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Adidas Sensual Instinct for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Scarlet Peony or Adidas Sensual Instinct?

Adidas Sensual Instinct lasts longest (Adidas Sensual Instinct 60/100, Scarlet Peony 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scarlet Peony or Adidas Sensual Instinct?

Scarlet Peony projects furthest (Scarlet Peony 65/100, Adidas Sensual Instinct 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scarlet Peony and Adidas Sensual Instinct smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Currant and Peony.

Is Scarlet Peony or Adidas Sensual Instinct better for summer or winter?

Scarlet Peony suits daytime wear; Adidas Sensual Instinct suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scarlet Peony and Adidas Sensual Instinct?

Scarlet Peony features Rose, Black Currant and Peony. Adidas Sensual Instinct has top notes of Black Currant and Magnolia, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Iris, a base of Caramel and Peach.