Floral

Peony

Note Profile

Botanical 1,632 perfumes

Also Known As

Cherry Peony, Chinese Peony, Dewy Peony, Pink Peony, Red Peony, Water Peony, White Peony

About

Soft, fresh floral with rosy and slightly sweet character

Scent Profile

Peony has a soft, fresh floral aroma with a rosy character and subtle green and watery nuances. Its scent is delicate, slightly sweet, and can carry hints of citrus or mild spice as it develops. The overall impression is airy and luminous, evoking the freshness of blooming petals.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic, Floral, Fresh & Citrus

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Peony names no single substance

Reconstructed

Peony yields no commercial extract; the note is always a reconstruction, usually rose-adjacent with a green top.

How the layers join

Origin

Peony notes in perfumery are created using synthetic molecules and accords, as the natural flower yields little to no extractable oil. These reconstructions often blend rose, lily, and other floral materials to mimic the scent of real peony blossoms. The use of synthetics allows for consistency and versatility in fragrance creation.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use peony primarily as a heart note to impart freshness and a gentle floralcy to compositions. It blends well with other florals such as rose, magnolia, and lily, as well as with fruity and green notes. Peony is valued for adding a modern, transparent quality to both feminine and unisex fragrances.