Clean 2023 EDP

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H2Eau Brilliant Peony

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Clean H2Eau Brilliant Peony is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. H2Eau Brilliant Peony opens with Peony, settles into a heart of Floral Notes and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Clean's H2Eau Brilliant Peony carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This H2Eau line is divisive for a reason: Brilliant Peony is a lovely, clean floral, but its water-based formula comes with caveats. Expect a delicate scent, and don't spray this anywhere near your clothes.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Feminine
  • Soft
  • Playful
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H2Eau Brilliant Peony Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Peony100%
Heartas listed
Floral Notes52%
Magnolia48%
Baseas listed
Musk61%
Sandalwood39%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its intimate sillage and clean, non-offensive floral notes make it ideal for office wear and casual daytime outings. It's too subtle for formal events, and the water-based formula's potential stickiness makes it less suitable for active sports, despite its fresh character.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Brilliant Peony opens with a rush of dewy peony, evoking a spring garden after a light rain. The heart unfurls with soft floral notes and a touch of magnolia, maintaining that fresh, aqueous character. As it settles, a whisper of clean musk emerges, grounded by a subtle, barely-there sandalwood, creating a gentle and ethereal dry-down.

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