Fragrance comparison

Scarlet Peony vs I'm Sexy

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Scarlet Peony

Zara

3.7914 votes

Rank #38,351 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

I'm Sexy

Women Secret

3.6523 votes

Rank #54,362 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scarlet Peony takes 3 of 5 categories.

Scarlet Peony
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
I'm Sexy
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Scarlet Peony3/5

I'm Sexy2/5

Ratings & consensus: Scarlet Peony
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: I'm Sexy
Sillage & projection: Scarlet Peony
Value for money: I'm Sexy
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

I'm SexyWomen Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

3.65/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 17%Had 14%Want 68%

Category winnerScarlet PeonyRating 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

13%Love

61%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityI'm Sexy

SillageScarlet Peony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value81

Category winnerI'm SexyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

fruity65%

fresh48%

soft spicy30%

fruity100%

floral90%

rose80%

woody70%

fresh60%

musky50%

Scent match75%Very similar · both rose, floral 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 CurrantPeach

Heart

PeonyRose

Base

Cashmere Wood

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

Spring63

Summer50

Fall88

Winter100

Day60

Night100

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#54,362

PerfumerNot listed

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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I'm Sexy by Women Secret is a fruity floral fragrance centered on black currant and peach. Launched in 2017, it leads with sweet, juicy top notes that melt into a heart of peony and rose. The base relies on cashmere wood to provide a soft, lingering warmth, making it a suitable choice for casual daytime wear throughou…

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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 I'm Sexy?

Scarlet Peony takes 3 of 5 categories. Scarlet Peony is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes; I'm Sexy is rated 3.65/5 from 23 votes. Choose Scarlet Peony for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose I'm Sexy for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Scarlet Peony or I'm Sexy?

I'm Sexy lasts longest (I'm Sexy 56/100, Scarlet Peony 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scarlet Peony or I'm Sexy?

Scarlet Peony projects furthest (Scarlet Peony 65/100, I'm Sexy 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scarlet Peony and I'm Sexy smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Currant and Peony.

Is Scarlet Peony or I'm Sexy better for summer or winter?

Scarlet Peony suits daytime wear; I'm Sexy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scarlet Peony and I'm Sexy?

Scarlet Peony features Rose, Black Currant and Peony. I'm Sexy has top notes of Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Peony and Rose, a base of Cashmere Wood.