Fragrance comparison

Whimsical vs Peonypop

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

3 wins

Whimsical

Revlon

3.8211 votes

Rank #48,734 IrisWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Peonypop

Hermetica

3.55170 votes

Rank #13,574 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whimsical takes 3 of 5 categories.

Whimsical
Choose it for a iris and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Peonypop
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Whimsical3/5

Peonypop2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WhimsicalRevlon

PeonypopHermetica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 22%Want 72%

3.55/ 5 · 170 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerWhimsicalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

23%Love

31%Like

27%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

170 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPeonypop

SillageWhimsical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value42

Category winnerWhimsicalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

rose61%

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafGeraniumBlack CurrantPepperMignonette

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmberVanilleResin

Top

Bulgarian RoseBlack CurrantBergamotOsmanthusGrapefruitViolet Leaf

Heart

PeonyRaspberryJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

MuskVetiverPlumCedarAmberMossSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Geranium, Black Currant and Iris. 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

Summer40

Fall40

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer65

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#13,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerPeonypopHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whimsical by Revlon is a floral green fragrance for women that evokes a romantic and delicate mood. It opens with bright notes of violet leaf, black currant, and pepper. The heart reveals iris and lily-of-the-valley, settling into a base of musk and vanilla. This is a subtle, polite scent best suited for light spring …

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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, Whimsical or Peonypop?

Whimsical takes 3 of 5 categories. Whimsical is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Peonypop is rated 3.55/5 from 170 votes. Choose Whimsical for a iris and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. 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, Whimsical or Peonypop?

Peonypop lasts longest (Peonypop 63/100, Whimsical 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whimsical or Peonypop?

Whimsical projects furthest (Whimsical 63/100, Peonypop 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whimsical and Peonypop smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and rose accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Geranium, Black Currant and Iris.

Is Whimsical or Peonypop better for summer or winter?

Whimsical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whimsical and Peonypop?

Whimsical has top notes of Violet Leaf, Geranium, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Resin. 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.