Fragrance comparison

Scarlet Peony vs Sweet Bloom

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

Scarlet Peony

Zara

3.7914 votes

Rank #38,351 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sweet Bloom

Badgley Mischka

4.2020 votes

Rank #20,886 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweet Bloom takes 3 of 5 categories.

Scarlet Peony
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sweet Bloom
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Scarlet Peony2/5

Sweet Bloom3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Scarlet PeonyZara

Sweet BloomBadgley Mischka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerSweet BloomRating 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

65%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySweet Bloom

SillageScarlet Peony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value59

Category winnerScarlet PeonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

fruity65%

fresh48%

soft spicy30%

floral100%

rose91%

woody83%

citrus74%

powdery65%

musky56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both rose and floral

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

BergamotBlack Currant

Heart

RosePeonyMagnolia

Base

MuskSandalwoodDriftwood

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

Spring100

Summer70

Fall50

Winter20

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#20,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSweet BloomHigher 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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Sweet Bloom by Badgley Mischka offers a bright, floral experience anchored by rose and peony. Launched in 2021, this scent balances citrusy bergamot with black currant to provide an elegant opening. The dry down introduces a gentle woodiness from sandalwood, making it a reliable choice for office wear or daytime sprin…

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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 Sweet Bloom?

Sweet Bloom takes 3 of 5 categories. Scarlet Peony is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes; Sweet Bloom is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Scarlet Peony for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sweet Bloom for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Scarlet Peony or Sweet Bloom?

Sweet Bloom lasts longest (Sweet Bloom 66/100, Scarlet Peony 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scarlet Peony or Sweet Bloom?

Scarlet Peony projects furthest (Scarlet Peony 65/100, Sweet Bloom 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scarlet Peony and Sweet Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Currant and Peony.

Is Scarlet Peony or Sweet Bloom better for summer or winter?

Scarlet Peony suits daytime wear; Sweet Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scarlet Peony and Sweet Bloom?

Scarlet Peony features Rose, Black Currant and Peony. Sweet Bloom has top notes of Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Driftwood.