An efflorescent note that brings to mind the delicate, sweet scent of spring. Peonies are garden-fresh and softly fragrant—recalling the scent of rose or lily of the valley. The light, airy note is particularly cherished in fine perfumery for its refined, elegant qualities.
A noteworthy scent in the perfume world, the delicate fragrance of peony is recreated using raw materials in a clever attempt to produce a scent that is almost identical to the flower. And the scent is as pretty as the peony itself: a large, round flower that blossoms in shades of pink, red and white.
Stories of the peony flower permeate Greek mythology: the name “peony” is thought to derive from Paean, a physician to the Gods, who worked to heal Hades’ and Aries’ war wounds. Legend has it that Paean’s mentor, Asclepius, grew envious of Paean—leading Zeus to transform the physician into a peony flower for protection.
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