Peony Rose

I got this as a blind buy at TJ Maxx--$9.99 for a 1.7 EDP. Upon first spray, I thought oh yuck, an old lady perfume, but something kept drawing me in. It reminds me of fancy soap. I don't smell any gardenia and it is a very heavy floral scent. I would not call this delicate as described, and it is potent. One spray is more than enough, and I do think this is a scent that would bother some people, could be headache inducing. I do like it, but will use sparingly EDIT--I have been spraying this in the air and walking into it, rather than spraying directly on my skin. It gives a softer clean scent, rather than being heavy if sprayed directly on the skin. Even so, 1 spray is plenty!! This perfume lasts and lasts. I still think it's a little heavy and should not be worn in small spaces. It's starting to grow on me more and more. Excellent cheap/blind buy

This delightful perfume changes according to the season, well, at least on my skin. During the cold season the rose become prominent and too sharp for my liking, almost like drinking a rose-flavored soda, bubbly and ticklish on my nose. On the hot and humid summer, like now, the gardenia emerge beautifully, giving this fragrance a smooth and creamy background. PR stays close to the skin, in cold or hot, for about 5 hours. Having said that, for me this is a great summer perfume.

I'm pleased to be the first to sing the praises of this subtle floral wonder. Peony Rose came to me on a cool spring day and was perfect then but I find I'm also reaching for it now that temps have gone into the high 90'sF and the humidity makes the air heavy and close. The simplicity of peonies, roses and gardenias might lead people to think there's little substance here but they'd be wrong to think so. PR is seamlessly blended to the point where I can't pick out the gardenia (which I don't ordinarily care for) apart from the "bones" it creates for the peonies and roses to climb on. Peonies and roses, roses and peonies... subtle sweetness, sillage like a morning breeze in an early summer garden. Lasts only about 4 hours on my skin but I don't mind reapplying. Fairly linear - the opening symphony of the first sprays changes little so what you sniff first is what you'll smell last. Inoffensive and therefore perfect for work or where you'll be close to others who might object to stronger fragrances. A keeper!

The Short: Smells great and light florals. Not watery or thin. The Long: This one has the sparkling base of Ellen Tracy. This one adds the sweet floral peony, bright gardenia, and that light rose. I love how it smells on my skin. It lasts a good long while for me 5hrs; then skin scent is almost exactly the original Ellen Tracy. The Peony fades first. The other two scents linger and make this very comforting. Smells very clean. This is like champagne with pretty flowers floating in it. It is classic in composition. Good performance and quality. It will translate well in pretty much any attire. It is definitely a floral forward fragrance. I like to be able to smell myself when wearing a fragrance. This one obliges. It is not shy but, won't choke people around you.

I bought this as a blind buy and find it quite nice! (only $15.00) I absolutely love rose and peony scents, so I had little doubt buying this untested. It is not quite what I thought it would be, but I am not disappointed. It is definitely a floral scent, but there is something sparkling underneath that is just a bit on the sharp side; almost like pepper for lack of a better description. There is no hint of vanilla or musk to my nose, which I am so pleased about. The gardenia in the perfume is not heavy whatsoever. I have 2 rose-scented lotions at home and they will layer beautifully with this Ellen Tracy perfume. They are Damask Rose by Crabtree & Evelyn and something called Sheer Rose by Avon. They will be a perfect combination. I am so pleased!