Floral

Peony

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Soft, fresh floral with rosy and slightly sweet character

Also Known As

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

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White Peony

Scent Profile

Peony has a soft, fresh floral aroma with a rosy character and clear green and watery nuances. Its scent is delicate and slightly sweet, with a faint powdery finish. The overall impression is airy and luminous, evoking the freshness of blooming petals.

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Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic, Floral, Fresh & Citrus

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Materials That Can Make This Note

Peony is usually an accord, a blend of several materials, such as:

Phenylethyl Alcohol 2-phenylethanol rose · honey · hyacinth
Geraniol rose · floral · citrus

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Allergens perfumes with this note can list: Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool

A given perfume with this note may use some of these, or something else, and may or may not contain the allergens above.

Origin

Peony notes in perfumery are created using synthetic molecules and accords, as the natural flower yields little to no extractable oil. These reconstructions blend rose, lily, and other floral materials to mimic the scent of real peony blossoms.

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.