Fragrance comparison

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache vs Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

Ulric de Varens

3.75139 votes

Rank #17,951 CherrySweet

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41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist

Liu Jo

4.2030 votes

Rank #25,835 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist takes 5 of 7 categories.

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache2/7

Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist5/7

Ratings & consensus: Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist
Community sentiment: Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist
Longevity: Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist
Sillage & projection: Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist
Value for money: Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache
Versatility: Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Sweet Cerise PistacheUlric de Varens

Magnetic Peony Fragrance MistLiu Jo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

4.20/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

Category winnerMagnetic Peony Fragrance MistRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

139 votes

40%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerMagnetic Peony Fragrance MistMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMagnetic Peony Fragrance Mist

SillageMagnetic Peony Fragrance Mist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value70

Category winnerVarens Sweet Cerise PistacheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

sweet88%

nutty77%

almond65%

fruity53%

woody42%

sweet100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

cherry61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, cherry and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CherrySour Cherry

Heart1-2 hrs

PistachioCherry Blossom

Base2-3 hrs

AlmondMuskSandalwood

Top

Red FruitsStrawberryCherrySour Cherry

Heart

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyAlmondViolet

Base

Whipped CreamMadagascar VanillaMilk

InformationalShared notesCherry, Sour Cherry and Almond. Durations are only published for Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter64

Day100

Night32

Spring93

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night44

Category winnerMagnetic Peony Fragrance MistMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex11

Women85

Casual 44%Work 23%Date 18%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#25,835

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVarens Sweet Cerise PistacheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache by Ulric de Varens is an unpretentious, playful treat for sweet fragrance fans. The first spray explodes with bright red cherry and tart sour cherry, instantly evoking fruit gummies and nostalgic cherry ice pops. Give it ten minutes. The loud sugary rush softens as a delicate touch of cher…

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Liu Jo Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist brings a burst of bright red berries, tart sour cherry, and sweet strawberry right from the first spritz. As the mist settles, plush peony blooms alongside soft almond and clean violet, shifting the scent from sugary fruit to a breezy floral shampoo freshness. The base lands on com…

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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, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist?

Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist takes 5 of 7 categories. Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache is rated 3.75/5 from 139 votes; Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist is rated 4.20/5 from 30 votes. Choose Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist?

Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist lasts longest (Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist 51/100, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist?

Projection is very close: Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist 42/100, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 41/100 for sillage.

Do Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache and Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and fruity accords. Common notes include Cherry, Sour Cherry and Almond.

Is Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist is the stronger pick. For winter, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache is the stronger pick. Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache suits daytime wear; Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache and Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache has top notes of Cherry and Sour Cherry, heart notes of Pistachio and Cherry Blossom, a base of Almond, Musk and Sandalwood. Magnetic Peony Fragrance Mist has top notes of Red Fruits, Strawberry, Cherry and Sour Cherry, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley, Almond and Violet, a base of Whipped Cream, Madagascar Vanilla and Milk.