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Peony is a fairly popular note in many fragrances. It doesn’t always get the same attention or use as something like, rose or some of the others. However, it has a great aroma that is fresh, and just plain pretty to smell. In this post, I want to put forth eleven options for women’s fragrances, which utilize this floral note.
Eleven selections which I feel are the best smelling perfumes to make peony the main note of their composition. By no means, is this exhaustive, but there is plenty to try out for all sorts of tastes.
What are the Best Peony Fragrances?
Top Miss Dior Peony
Christian Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming Eau De Toilette Spray for Women, 3.4 Ounce
It is sunny, fun, delicious, and with a great mix of fruit and floral notes.
This is probably the strongest of them and one that lasted a few hours longer than the other perfumes from Dior. Obviously, it isn’t just a pure peony fragrance, and some may not want the fruit notes.
However, it is one that is immensely popular for good reason, and those berries really do add something special. Absolutely Blooming Review
Vuitton Peony Perfume with Cocoa
Attrape-Rêves– This Louis Vuitton fragrance is more of a blend, with a prominent peony note, but it is one of the top fragrances from LV.
It opens up with its litchi and bergamot fruit notes, along with some fresh ginger. I do really enjoy that extra bit of ginger kick that you get early on with Attrape-Reves. Doesn’t stay around for ever, but it is a nice touch.
Rose and peony will make their appearance, and our notes is the strongest of the two.
Attrape-Reves separates itself, with its cocoa note, that gives it a gourmand touch along with the patchouli. But, the peony will be the dominant ingredient, after sharing the spotlight with that rose.
Sweet floral fruit-chouli perfume, with an overall fresh aroma. Soft, balanced, and versatile wear with a great peony. Attrape-Reves Review
Simple, Fresh, Inexpensive
Elizabeth and James Nirvana White Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Ounce– Nirvana White is one of the best fragrances from the Elizabeth & James collection. Pretty simple fragrance, overall. Though, a great option for peony scents.
Peony is the leader from the get go, but early on the muguet (lily of the valley), comes around to the secondary spot. The opening is a mix between white and greenish aromas, smooth, a bit water, and a hint of sweetness.
That’s what you get at the beginning. Once it develops further, the lily of the valley fades away and this is a peony and musk scent. Very fresh and our target note is lovely here. I got about 7 hours of wear from it and the price is usually absolutely affordable. Nirvana White Review
High-End Peony Perfume
Lust in Paradise by Ex Nihilo– Pink pepper and a nice lychee note surround the peony here. Lust in Paradise is fresh, with a warm kind of spicy kick, but not at all thick and overwhelming.
The lychee is actually stronger than the pink pepper here, so, you get more of a sweetness. The peony takes over and this one is a cleaner floral perfume with musk and woody undertones.
The name is pretty deceiving. It’s not a super ‘sexy’ sort of fragrance. Rather, it is a perfume that is somewhat sweet and powdery up top. Then, becomes a muskier/soapy floral clean in the drydown.
Nonetheless, the peony is beautiful in this composition. Price tag is high, however.
Old-School Soapy/Powdery Peony
Holy Peony by Dior– This one has similarities with the Miss Dior line, but is a more concentrated peony. Rose and lily of the valley, round things out here. Worth a try, but I’d probably still go with the cheaper, Miss Dior listed above.
This one is fresh and a bit juicy, with notes of strawberry and raspberry. It’s got a nice amount of fruitiness, to help further sweeten the perfume, but the floral notes are going to be the main focus with this Dior.
It actually starts out pretty tart/sour, in the early stages. Then it will settles sweeter and a muskier/powdery/soapy perfume full of rose and the peony. One you’ll probably want to try out, before committing to a full bottle, however.
Pure Peony Love
Peony Couture by Vilhelm– This one has a nice big dose of peony, that is simply great for those who love the flower. It is another one that is a bit more niche and expensive.
Peony Couture gives you a mix of anise and black pepper, with a Turkish Rose note surrounding the peony. For part of the wear, there are hints of spice and a touch of smokiness provided by an incense note.
The pepper note is probably the strongest non-floral aspect, but only hangs around for a short time. The peony will dominate the first half and share duties with the rose note later on. Really gorgeous example of what we’re looking for.
Rose and Peony
Chloe Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 4.2 Ounce
The rose is the most prominent of the floral notes, with a somewhat powdery aroma, and the addition of a very solid peony. This is sort of a reverse of others on the list, which use both of these notes.
But, I do like that it has plenty of peony, and is super versatile as a daily wear. As such, I think that it deserves a spot.
Chloe EDP has a nice woodiness in the dry down, that helps to give it a more solid base, and the performance on this one is pretty outstanding. Its sillage can be powerful and will go the full day.
Powdery Floral & Suede
Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Cologne Spray for Women, 1 Ounce
The dry down becomes quite a powdery floral affair, especially once the apple fades, and the peony takes over. The suede is a really interesting pairing with the floral notes. Super smooth, keeps the whole aroma, pretty mellow.
Like the cocoa, in Attrape-Reves, the suede is something that distinguishes the Jo Malone from just being another run of the mill floral.
Another simple one, that is pretty unique in its presentation. Performance is solid, for what it is, and Peony & Blush is still one of the best Jo Malone scents.
Citrus Floral Star
L’Occitane Flora pivoine edt 2.5 Oz
The peony really starts to take over within a half hour of the first wear.
The rose, while there, is relegated to a role player. The dry down does reveal a bit of musk, but just a hint, to support the star peony.
This is really good, with a bit of a similar smell to Bright Crystal Absolu (found below). Though, the Versace is a juicier perfume with its fruit notes. The berry and pomegranate create a substantial enough distinction with Flora.
Estee Lauder Classic Blend
Pleasures Estee Lauder Women Perfume 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum Spray In Box Sealed
Then, as it dries down this Estee Lauder perfume, begins to have more influence from the peony and rose notes within.
This is an outstanding performer, which will last all day, and is safe enough to wear at the office or casually. Quite fresh with enough floral sweetness to be very attractive, but not obnoxious.
The peony becomes, more pronounced in the latter stages of the wear, but you do get some other nice floral notes beforehand.
Juicy Fruit and Peony
Versace Bright Crystal Absolu Eau de Perfume Spray, 3.0 Ounce
It sits alongside a wonderful, pomegranate note, and raspberry which becomes the main fruity attraction. The pomegranate is what made Bright Crystal on of my favorite women’s Versace perfumes.
This is quite similar to the original, but with some slight differences, it’s a bit fresher and cleaner smelling.
This is a really great choice for those, who want a peony note as the highlight, mixed with some gorgeous fruit ingredients.
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