Fragrances inspired by Pivoine Suzhou Eau de Parfum
The original
Pivoine Suzhou
Giorgio Armani
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Pivoine Suzhou charms with its refined floral-fruity blend, but its high price and poor longevity are drawbacks.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Peony, Patchouli, Musk
The main difference
Adds jasmine and litchi, drops mandarin and pink pepper
Choose Fruity Peony when
You want a great scent without breaking the bank.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Rose, Peony, Patchouli
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Peony, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds geranium and pepper, drops mandarin and pink pepper
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Peony, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops amber and mandarin
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Pink Pepper, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and mandarin, drops bergamot and iris
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Peony, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds amber and mandarin, drops blackcurrant and cedar
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Mandarin, Peony
The main difference
Adds amber and patchouli, drops cardamom and freesia
What they share
Shares 8 of its 20 notes, including Rose, Peony, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds apple and benzoin
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Giorgio Armani. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.