Splendid vs Chinese Peony
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chinese Peony takes 2 of 4 categories.
SplendidChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Chinese PeonyChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Splendid1/4
Chinese Peony2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chinese Peony
- Sillage & projection
- Chinese Peony
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Splendid
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SplendidRevlonChinese PeonyMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%
3.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
26%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
14%Love
14%Like
57%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChinese Peony
SillageChinese Peony
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
rose92%
fresh84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
floral100%
woody92%
fresh84%
fruity77%
rose69%
white floral61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both floral, fresh and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeonyBlack PepperFreesia
Heart
Rose OilRed BerriesYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliPowdery NotesMuskVanillaMoss
Top
BlackcurrantBlack PepperRaspberryLemon
Heart
Lily of the ValleyPeonyFreesiaRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarAmberMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesPeony, Black Pepper, Freesia and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer13
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,189
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#59,273
PerfumerEmilie Coppermann
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerSplendidHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSplendid by Revlon is a floral-driven fragrance for women that blends peony and freesia with a base of patchouli, vanilla, and moss. Released in 2012, this scent offers an accessible, powdery experience that transitions from a sharp, spicy opening to a muted, lingering floral finish. It is suitable for everyday wear d…
Reviews →Chinese Peony opens with a tart, slightly green cassis effect, sharpened by lemon and black pepper before the florals settle in. Peony, rose and freesia keep it airy rather than lush, while soft woods, musk and moss give it a clean, misty finish. It reads as a fresh floral fruity with a spa-like feel, more delicate an…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Splendid or Chinese Peony?
Chinese Peony takes 2 of 4 categories. Splendid is rated 4.21/5 from 19 votes; Chinese Peony is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Splendid for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Chinese Peony for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Splendid or Chinese Peony?
Chinese Peony lasts longest (Chinese Peony 77/100, Splendid 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Splendid or Chinese Peony?
Chinese Peony projects furthest (Chinese Peony 50/100, Splendid 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Splendid and Chinese Peony smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and rose accords. Common notes include Peony, Black Pepper, Freesia and Patchouli.
Is Splendid or Chinese Peony better for summer or winter?
Splendid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Splendid and Chinese Peony?
Splendid has top notes of Peony, Black Pepper and Freesia, heart notes of Rose Oil, Red Berries and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Powdery Notes, Musk and Vanilla. Chinese Peony has top notes of Blackcurrant, Black Pepper, Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Peony, Freesia and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.
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