# Scent of Time (2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/scent-of-time/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Critic Score | 70% |
| Audience Score | 74% |
| Metascore | 61/100 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
| Fan Score | 76% |
| Creator | Bai Yunmo |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (30 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Scent of Time (2023) is a Drama series created by Bai Yunmo, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (70%), audience ratings (74%), Metascore (61/100), IMDb (6.8/10), and fan ratings (76%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Scent of Time — a major Wang Xingyue television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

A young woman's plan to marry the heir to a Chinese incense empire leads to her family's ruin...until she gets a second chance to right her wrongs.

## Cast

Wang Xingyue, Zhou Ye, Peng Chuyue, Zhang Yijie, Zhao Qing

## Most searched questions

**Is Scent of Time worth watching?**
Yes — Scent of Time earns a 70% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 70%, audience 74%, Metascore 61/100, IMDb 6.8/10, and fan 76%. Scent of Time — a major Wang Xingyue television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Scent of Time on Netflix?**
No — Scent of Time is not on Netflix. It streams on iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Scent of Time come out?**
Scent of Time first aired in 2023 (2023). Created by Bai Yunmo; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Scent of Time are there?**
Scent of Time has 1 season across 30 episodes (2023). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Scent of Time?**
Scent of Time streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Scent of Time?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Scent of Time’s 30 episodes take roughly 23 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Scent of Time?**
Scent of Time stars Wang Xingyue, Zhou Ye, Peng Chuyue, Zhang Yijie, Zhao Qing. Created by Bai Yunmo.

**How many episodes are in Scent of Time?**
Scent of Time has 30 episodes across 1 season (2023).

**What is Scent of Time about?**
A young woman's plan to marry the heir to a Chinese incense empire leads to her family's ruin...until she gets a second chance to right her wrongs.

**Who created Scent of Time?**
Scent of Time was created by Bai Yunmo. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after Scent of Time?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

**Is Scent of Time finished?**
Yes — Scent of Time has ended (2023), with 1 season across 30 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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