82%
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Pivoine Eau de Parfum bottle Pivoine
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1993 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££££
Rose de Chine Eau de Parfum bottle Rose de Chine

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pivoine
This isn't just 'pretty smelling water' it's a divisive floral powerhouse that some adore for its vintage charm, whilst others find it too old-school and overpowering. Love it or hate it, Pivoine leaves an impression.
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Our Verdict - Rose de Chine
Tom Ford's Rose de Chine is a divisive floral, offering a unique, often intense, take on rose. Some find it a refined, elegant oriental, while others are overwhelmed by a loud, even chemical peony-rose blend. You'll either love its smoky, spicy depth or dismiss it as an old-fashioned 'rich aunty' scent.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 78% 53%
Fruity 3% 0%
Green 10% 5%
Sweet 16% 19%
Warm 0% 11%
Woody 0% 3%
Earthy 0% 11%
Animalic 0% 6%
Fresh 26% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pivoine EdP
Rose de Chine EdP

Notes

Pivoine
Rose de Chine

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Rose de Chine
Peony 100%
Only in Rose de Chine
Rose 100%
Only in Rose de Chine
Myrrh 61% Labdanum 39%

Accords

Pivoine Rose de Chine
100%
Floral
86%
48%
Rose
100%
Amber
91%
58%
Fresh
63%
Balsamic
49%
Sweet
44%
Floral shared
100%
86%
Rose shared
48%
100%
91%
Fresh shared
58%
63%
49%
44%

Performance

Pivoine Rose de Chine
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pivoine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Given its strong sillage and longevity, Pivoine might be too intense for casual office wear, though some find its soapy quality quite clean. It's more suited to formal events or a romantic evening where its distinctive, bold floral character can be appreciated without overwhelming a small space.

Rose de Chine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and longevity, Rose de Chine is better suited for special occasions rather than daily wear in an office. Its rich, oriental-floral character makes it perfect for formal events and romantic evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
89%
Notes
79%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Floral, Fresh accords and Peony notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Pivoine
Rose de Chine
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