Fragrance comparison

Scarlet Peony vs Zara Rose

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 344 ratings analysed

Scarlet Peony

Zara

3.7914 votes

Rank #38,351 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Zara Rose

Zara

3.97330 votes

Rank #7,482 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zara Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Scarlet Peony2/5

Zara Rose3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Scarlet PeonyZara

Zara RoseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

3.97/ 5 · 330 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerZara RoseRating 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

29%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

330 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityScarlet Peony

SillageScarlet Peony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value82

Category winnerZara RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

fruity65%

fresh48%

soft spicy30%

floral100%

rose86%

fresh72%

green58%

musky44%

woody30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both rose, floral and fresh

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

Green NotesBlack Currant

Heart

RosePeonyFreesia

Base

MuskSandalwood

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex1

Women99

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerZara RoseHigher 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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Zara Rose is a budget floral green scent that tries to offer a clean rose profile for under twenty dollars. It hits the skin with a heavy blast of black currant and green leaves, then settles into a fresh floral heart of peony and freesia. The dry-down relies on a simple musk and sandalwood base that mimics freshly wa…

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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 Zara Rose?

Zara Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Scarlet Peony is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes; Zara Rose is rated 3.97/5 from 330 votes. Choose Scarlet Peony for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zara Rose for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Scarlet Peony or Zara Rose?

Scarlet Peony lasts longest (Scarlet Peony 53/100, Zara Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scarlet Peony or Zara Rose?

Scarlet Peony projects furthest (Scarlet Peony 65/100, Zara Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scarlet Peony and Zara Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Currant and Peony.

Is Scarlet Peony or Zara Rose better for summer or winter?

Scarlet Peony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scarlet Peony and Zara Rose?

Scarlet Peony features Rose, Black Currant and Peony. Zara Rose has top notes of Green Notes and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Freesia, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.