PEONY
Peony is a delicate, soft, and romantic floral note with a light, fresh, and slightly sweet fragrance. It has a subtle green undertone and a gentle, powdery quality that evokes the soft, lush petals of the flower. The scent is ethereal and clean, with a soft feminine character that is less intense than rose but more nuanced than generic white floral notes.
Origin & Extraction
Peony is primarily a botanical extract derived from the Paeonia genus of flowering plants. While natural peony extract is challenging to obtain commercially, perfumers typically use synthetic molecules or headspace technology to capture the flower's delicate scent profile. The flower is native to Asia and parts of Southern Europe, with most species originating in China and Japan.
History & Culture
Peony is primarily a botanical extract derived from the Paeonia genus of flowering plants. While natural peony extract is challenging to obtain commercially, perfumers typically use synthetic molecules or headspace technology to capture the flower's delicate scent profile. The flower is native to Asia and parts of Southern Europe, with most species originating in China and Japan.
Chemistry & Molecular Structure
Peony is primarily a botanical extract derived from the Paeonia genus of flowering plants. While natural peony extract is challenging to obtain commercially, perfumers typically use synthetic molecules or headspace technology to capture the flower's delicate scent profile. The flower is native to Asia and parts of Southern Europe, with most species originating in China and Japan.
