No.561 Peony & Blush Suede

Jo Malone's Peony & Blush Suede is prized for being pretty without trying too hard - a fruity-floral opening of red apple and peony that softens into a powdery, suede-tinged base that sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Eden's No.561 nails the easy, approachable opening: a light, fruity-floral burst of apple and rose leads into a tender peach and powdery heart that feels genuinely close to the real thing. Where it falls short is the suede itself - the original's soft leather-powder base that gives it a slightly more grown-up edge is only faintly suggested here, replaced by a simpler clean musk. Longevity and projection are both modest, much like the original, which makes this a fair like-for-like in that respect. A good everyday layering fragrance or a gentle daytime scent for spring and summer, best suited to anyone who wants a pretty, unthreatening floral rather than a statement piece.