Fragrance comparison

Starring vs Peonypop

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 238 ratings analysed

5 wins

Starring

Avon

4.0768 votes

Rank #33,501 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Peonypop

Hermetica

3.55170 votes

Rank #13,518 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Starring takes 5 of 7 categories.

Starring
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Peonypop
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Starring5/7

Peonypop2/7

Ratings & consensus: Starring
Community sentiment: Starring
Longevity: Peonypop
Sillage & projection: Starring
Value for money: Starring
Versatility: Starring
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Peonypop

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StarringAvon

PeonypopHermetica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 33%Had 51%Want 16%

3.55/ 5 · 170 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerStarringRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

68%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

23%Love

31%Like

27%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

170 votes

Category winnerStarringMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPeonypop

SillageStarring

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value42

Category winnerStarringBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

rose84%

woody77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, rose and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IvyBergamotCurrant buds

Heart

PeonyRoseLilyOsmanthus

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanilla OrchidVetiver

Top

Bulgarian RoseBlack CurrantBergamotOsmanthusGrapefruitViolet Leaf

Heart

PeonyRaspberryJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

MuskVetiverPlumCedarAmberMossSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peony, Rose and Osmanthus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall94

Winter59

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer65

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerStarringMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerPeonypopHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Starring opens with a sharp snap of green ivy, tart currant buds, and bitter bergamot. The top notes feel crisp and cool on skin, reminiscent of late 90s botanical fragrances. Within twenty minutes, sweet peony, dew-dappled rose, and waxy osmanthus bloom through the green haze. The floral heart stays clean rather than…

Reviews →

Hermetica Peonypop is a crisp, dewy floral fragrance that blends lush pink peony petals with tart black currant, sparkling grapefruit, and sweet Bulgarian rose. Crafted with an alcohol-free, moisturizing green chemistry base, this scent opens with an immediate splash of chilled berry juice and morning blossoms. The he…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Starring or Peonypop?

Starring takes 5 of 7 categories. Starring is rated 4.07/5 from 68 votes; Peonypop is rated 3.55/5 from 170 votes. Choose Starring for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Peonypop for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Starring or Peonypop?

Peonypop lasts longest (Peonypop 63/100, Starring 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Starring or Peonypop?

Starring projects furthest (Starring 61/100, Peonypop 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Starring and Peonypop smell similar?

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

Is Starring or Peonypop better for summer or winter?

For summer, Starring is the stronger pick. For winter, Starring is the stronger pick. Starring suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Starring and Peonypop?

Starring has top notes of Ivy, Bergamot and Currant buds, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Lily and Osmanthus, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla Orchid and Vetiver. Peonypop has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Black Currant, Bergamot and Osmanthus, heart notes of Peony, Raspberry, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Plum and Cedar.