Tender and sensual, peony has a delicate, feminine note that carries a perfect summery fragrance. It is ideal for the warmer months and is a great addition to a summer perfume collection. Here we take a look at 10 of the best peony perfumes to invest in
Acqua di Parma Peonia Nobile eau de parfum, £115
Peony is the heart and soul of Acqua di Parma’s Peonia Nobile. It is inspired by the carpets of peonies that lace the hills of northern Lazio in Italy and by the aristocratic gardens in which it has for years been cultivated. In a clever interpretation of the flower, the perfume unveils accents of black pepper and notes of soft raspberry, heady patchouli and bright geranium for a velvety, intoxicating and wholly feminine fragrance.
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Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede cologne, £90
Floral, soft and luxurious, Jo Malone’s Peony & Blush Suede cologne offers a fresh update to traditional floral scents. Soft and powdery peony is mixed with accents of rose and honey together with bright, crisp notes of red apple for a wonderful summery fragrance.
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Floral Street Wonderland Peony eau de parfum, £55
Known for its mastery of natural ingredients, Floral Street offers a modern take on fragrances. Wonderland Peony is dedicated to the sweet floral flower, with armfuls of peonies, pink berries and violets. Cedarwood and vetiver are added to the mix so that the perfume becomes both sophisticated and captivating. This is a welcome twist on traditional floral scents.
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Byredo Blanche eau de parfum, £105
Byredo’s Blanche is a pure scent that celebrates the colour white. With top notes of pink pepper and white rose, heart notes of peony, neroli and violet and base notes of musk, Blanche honours the concept of classic beauty.
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Guerlain Idylle eau de parfum, £51
This joyful fragrance was created in 2009 by Thierry Wasser, Guerlain’s master perfumer. It has delicate floral notes of lily of the valley, peony, freesia and white lilac and is both sensual and intimate. Complete with earthy patchouli and white musk notes, it is a celebration of femininity.
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Floris Sirena eau de parfum, £120
With its fresh, vibrant notes, Sirena eau de parfum by Floris presents peony in a distinctively different way to traditional floral accords. A sparkling, floral-marine feminine fragrance, the perfume is inspired by the Mediterranean island of Menorca, birthplace of Juan Famenia Floris. With jasmine, bergamot, pink peppercorn and summer berries, this is a distillation of summer memories.
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Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming eau de parfum, £110
Peony is at the heart of Miss Dior’s Absolutely Blooming fragrance. Floral notes are mixed with delicious accords of berries and fresh peonies for a feminine, lively and colourful fragrance. Like a wearing a fresh bouquet, this is perfect for warm spring and summer months.
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Bottega Veneta Knot eau de parfum, £54
Named after Bottega Veneta’s renowned Knot bag, this scent conjures an escape to the Italian Riviera. Peony is mixed with lavender and rose at the heart of the fragrance, and accords of mandarin, neroli and orange flower give the fragrance a crispness reminiscent of Liguria’s green hills and floral landscape.
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Byredo Bibliothèque eau de parfum, £105
People, places and memories inspire chic Swedish brand Byredo, and for its Bibliothèque fragrance it takes inspiration from the comforting confines of a library. Sweet accords of velvety peach and peony work with tangy plum and violet before revealing notes of leather, musk and vanilla to evoke memories of a soft armchair and leather-bound books.
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Tom Ford White Patchouli eau de parfum, £115
Tom Ford has given traditional patchouli fragrances a modern twist with the welcome addition of peony. Bursting with luxurious, elegant white flowers, White Patchouli is beautifully sophisticated and sensual.
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Original price / Tax Refund (approx.)Soft and feminine, peony is often overlooked in favour of more heady floral accords, such as rose. However, many perfumers praise peony for its fresh, sparkling qualities, combining it with crisp bergamot, orange and pink peppercorn to make some of the best notes for summer fragrances. Here, we take a look at 10 of the most appealing peony perfumes. Whether used as a top note or heart note, peony is a wonderful fragrance feature and would make a great addition to your summer fragrance wardrobe.
