Floral scents have always been a popular choice for spring, reflecting the season when flowers are in full bloom. They’re also light and refreshing, making them perfect for the warmer months.
Instead of reaching for your rose- and jasmine-forward fragrances this springtime, though, why not give peonies a try? Peony is a beloved spring flower with a delicate yet distinctive aroma. Its sweet, floral scent has been used in perfumery for centuries and continues to be a popular note in modern fragrances. If you're looking to welcome spring with a new scent, here are some of the best peony perfumes to try:
Parfums de Marly - Delina la Rosée
The Delina line from Parfums de Marly makes use of Turkish roses to project a distinct air of femininity and grace. Of the three fragrances in the collection, Delina la Rosée is the one that captures the freshness and vibrance of spring most perfectly. The nose behind this fragrance is Quentin Bisch, who is also one of the perfumers behind the iconic Good Girl from Carolina Herrera, as well as Fleur Narcotique from Ex Nihilo and 1 Million Parfum from Paco Rabanne.
This refreshing scent opens with juicy notes of litchi, pear, and bergamot off the top before revealing a floral bouquet heart composed of Turkish rose, peony, watery notes, and floral notes. The base of this fragrance is composed of white musk, woody notes, and Haitian vetiver, adding a subtle sense of mystery to the scent.
Jo Malone - Peony & Blush Suede
Peony & Blush Suede is one of Jo Malone’s best-selling fragrances, and it’s easy to see why. Created by Christine Nagel, who is also the perfumer behind Miss Dior Cherie from Dior, The One from Dolce & Gabbana, and Si from Giorgio Armani, it’s a scent that holds incredible mass appeal with its blend of fresh florals and seductive suede.
Red apple is the prominent top note of this fragrance, providing a bright and luscious twist to its heart that is composed of peony, rose, carnation and jasmine. The base note is luxurious suede, making this a springtime fragrance that is best worn on a special night out.
Maison Martin Margiela - Promenade in the Gardens
If there’s one thing that Maison Martin Margiela is good at, it’s distilling specific experiences into scents. Some of their best-selling fragrances tell you everything there is to know about how they smell from the names alone–Jazz Club, Lazy Sunday Morning, and of course, Promenade in the Gardens. The nose behind this scent is Carlos Benaim, who is also credited with the creation of Jasmin Noir from Bvlgari, Eternity for Men from Calvin Klein, and Flowerbomb from Viktor & Rolf.
Promenade in the Gardens is exactly what it sounds like–a slow and leisurely stroll through a flower garden in full bloom at springtime. Green notes, freesia, and coriander evoke images of shaded paths before revealing the flowers blooming at the heart: Turkish rose, peony, and jasmine sambac. Providing earthiness to the scent are base notes of patchouli, vetiver, and Australian sandalwood.
Tom Ford - Rose de Chine
Fragrance enthusiasts know that they can rely on Tom Ford–period. Their perfumes are so good that they’re counted as celebrity favorites: Harry Styles is known for wearing Tobacco Vanille, while hip-hop star Drake favors Tuscan Leather. Taylor Swift, on the other hand, loves Santal Blush.
Rose de Chine is Tom Ford’s ode to the peony, an amber floral fragrance that prominently features Chinese peony right off the top. The scent of the flower is further intensified by the fragrance’s middle note of rose, all supported by intoxicating base notes of myrrh and labdanum.
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