Ingredient Guide
Peony refers to the flowers of tree peonies and herbaceous peonies. Its scent is produced synthetically rather than obtained as an essential oil from the flowers. It is used for a fresh, soft, and warm fragrance.
What Does It Smell Like in Perfume?
In perfume, peony is often a reconstructed note created by combining several synthetic fragrance materials. Peonile® has a fresh floral scent reminiscent of geranium, rose, and grapefruit, and its low volatility helps support a soft, lingering impression. Peomosa® is a modern, diffusive floral somewhere between peony and rose. The balance of freshness and floral radiance is built by taking cues from the scent of the real flowers, which varies by cultivar.
Choosing a fragrance with peony
Peony fragrances can suggest a juicy bouquet with fruit, or clean flowers reminiscent of freshly washed fabric.
- A juicy bouquet: Apple and other fruit suit a preference for bright sweetness.
- Freshly washed cleanliness: Aldehydes or musk can suggest white fabric or soap.
- A soft texture: Suede or sandalwood gives the flowers a smoother feel.
Two fragrances featuring peony
Peony & Blush Suede Cologne (Jo Malone London)
Peony is layered with red apple, jasmine and rose, then wrapped in soft suede. It evokes a radiant bouquet with the juiciness of fruit.
Blanche Eau de Parfum (Byredo)
Aldehydes and rose meet peony, violet, musk and sandalwood. Rather than fruity sweetness, it emphasizes the cleanliness of freshly washed linen and soft flowers.
Find your next fragrance
In Fragrance Finder, choose “Favorite fragrances & notes” on the home screen, then look for notes you enjoy under “Favorite notes”. Select from the available suggestions and press “Next”.
