Elizabeth and James
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Peony is a note perfumers use to shape the personality of a fragrance, whether as a bright opening or a lasting base. Perfume World lists 1 fragrance in this collection. Every page shows the notes, how long it lasts, how far it projects and where to buy.
Elizabeth and James are the best represented houses on this page. Our reviewers have rated 1 of them so far, and the average comes out at 7.8 out of 10. Typical prices run from $20 to $300, depending on bottle size and where you buy. peony turns up most often alongside lily of the valley and musk. You will meet it mostly in floral and musky perfumes.
Do not judge a perfume by the first spray alone. Give it an hour on your skin, then check it again at the end of the day, because the drydown is what people around you will smell most.
When you compare perfumes with peony, look past the name and check the notes, the longevity score and the concentration. Two bottles in the same style can wear very differently.
In our wear tests, perfumes with peony score 6 out of 10 for longevity on average, which means moderate staying power, so a midday refresh helps.
Sillage, the trail a perfume leaves behind you, averages 5 out of 10, which points to moderate projection that stays fairly close.
In hot and humid conditions, the same perfumes average 5 out of 10 for longevity. Heat speeds up evaporation, so expect scents to feel stronger at first and fade sooner than in cool, dry air.
If staying power is your priority, start with Elizabeth and James Nirvana White (6/10).
Elizabeth and James Nirvana White has the best overall rating here at 7.8 out of 10, and it comes as EDP.
Check the concentration. Most of the perfumes here are EDP. Eau de parfum and parfum usually last longer and cost more than eau de toilette, and each perfume page lists the exact concentration.
Consider a decant or a travel size if the full bottle is expensive. It lets you live with the scent for a week before spending real money.
Moisturise before you spray. Perfume holds far better on hydrated skin, and an unscented lotion can add hours to a scent that otherwise fades quickly.
The way Peony smells depends on how it is built and what surrounds it. Open any perfume below and read the notes pyramid to see where it sits.
Perfumes with peony most often sit in the floral and musky families.
The houses with the most perfumes with peony here are Elizabeth and James. Browse each one to compare styles and prices.
Prices for perfumes with peony on our list run from $20 to $300. The final price depends on bottle size, concentration and the retailer, so compare the sellers listed on each perfume page.
Based on our longevity scores, the longest lasting are Elizabeth and James Nirvana White (6/10). Longevity also depends on skin type, weather and how you apply, so use these as a guide.
It depends on the perfume, but on average perfumes with peony score 5 out of 10 for longevity in hot and humid conditions. Check the hot and humid score on each page, and use a lighter hand with sweet or heavy styles.
The best value picks, judged on quality, performance and price together, are Elizabeth and James Nirvana White (6.5/10).
There is currently 1 entry for perfumes with peony, and the list grows as new perfumes are reviewed.
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