Jesús del Pozo 2013 EDP

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Desert Flowers Peony

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Jesús del Pozo Desert Flowers Peony is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Desert Flowers Peony opens with Spicy Notes, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Date, Peony, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Benzoin. Jesús del Pozo's Desert Flowers Peony carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive beast of a perfume that's either a hidden gem of oriental floral power or a synthetic mess. It's a bold, sweet, and spicy statement for those who dare.
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Desert Flowers Peony Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its long-lasting performance and strong sillage, this fragrance is too dominant for office wear. It's perfectly suited for cooler evenings, romantic dates, and formal events where its unique, oriental character can truly shine.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Opens with a punch of spicy notes, brightened by a hint of bergamot and mandarin. The heart blossoms into a unique, musky peony, not fresh and dewy, but rich and steeped in the balsamic sweetness of dates and labdanum. The base deepens into a warm, almost gourmand embrace of myrrh and benzoin, with vetiver and patchouli providing an earthy, grounding counterpoint to the lingering sweetness and spice.

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