Pivoine Suzhou

this is unbelievably beautiful. it's so so gentle, elegant and light. it's such a dewy fragrance without ever feeling wet, it feels like the most welcome mist of rain on a warm spring day. i held off from sampling this for a long time because i usually can't stand patchouli but i can't even detect it here. on a technical level i can smell how this is similar to lust in paradise, issey miyake pivoine, my burberry blush. but they aren't similar in feeling to me at all, i don't like any of those scents. this is just the classiest, most understatedly gorgeous peony scent. undeniably peony too, not rose to me. the raspberry is there but it's not juicy, not sour or tart. jjust a touch of sweetness to compliment the florals. there's a note in here similar to Lancome's Hypnose of all things, it's that powdery candy-like sweetness. i think it's the passion flower in Hypnose, but to me it smells like sugar, but if it was pink. i feel like i'm walking through a botanical garden with flowing water. this is so serene. i want my life to be as peaceful as this perfume smells! obviously this is very expensive for a very fleeting scent. and unless you're a huge floral lover and extremely picky about your peony notes (read: me), this probably isn't worth the money. this is an EDT and a weak one at that. i usually don't mind low longevity but you're not gonna get more than a few hours out of this, and you'll have to spray a bit more than you normally would to get a decent projection. as pretty as the soie de nacre bottle is, i think i'll stick to my 10ml decant for now. if i finish it, then who knows!

This is my first review. A freind of ours dropped by and brought some beautiful pink and dark red peonies . These were from her backyard originally planted by a garden enthusiast, unlike the commercialized peonies, they were beautiful and fragrant. I placed them in a vase on the table, the entire house was filled with the beautiful and sweet aroma of peonies. As I smell them, I tried to link the fragrance with the peony perfumes I am familiar with, I realized pivoine Suzhou was the one captured the most of the delicate spirit of a blooming peony, you can almost visualize the aroma rising from the delicate petals into the air, leaving a trail of sweetness. Although I still don't get the connection between suzhou (a city next to shanghai in the southeast) and peonies, these flowers are typically growing in central part of China. Suzhou is more renown for its Chinese gardens. There are fragrances screaming peonies, i.e., the newest Peonia Nobile Edizione Speciale by Acqua di Parma and Jo Malone peony and suede. If you love the flowers for its delicate nature, this is the perfect perfume.

I was so excited that one of my favourite perfume lines has launched a fragrance that named after my home town - Suzhou. The official launch is much later in Australia than some of the other major cities but I am fortunate enough to get hold of it on the first day of its arrival in Adelaide. The first smell gave me the impression that it has well captured the essence of my home town - which is a place that is famous for her delicate nature and beautiful women. Legend says that the whisper of a woman from Suzhou will melt your soul. That's what the fragrance has reminded me of as well. The opening is fresh and sweet. After it has settled on my skin I really started to enjoy the softness and femininity of the floral notes. Peony or not, it really does not matter to me. Right now after about half an hour and warmth of amber and musk became more dominant, but not overpowering. Overall a very beautiful and feminine fragrance!

Sometimes, you don't want to think too hard about how your perfume choice for the day will go over with the people you'll be around, but you also want to smell like pure class and show off your great taste in fragrance juuuust a bit. Pivoine Suzhou, baby. Juicy, watery, sweet mandarin and raspberry. Delicate but pronounced peony. Dewy, bright, fresh rose. Just a touch synthetic, but this is as close to "secret garden" you can get without going into niche photorealistic green territory. Just gorgeous, perfect for every day wear and easily signature scent worthy. Groundbreaking? No. Boring? Also no. Boring fragrances don't make statements, but this pretty thing certainly makes a statement—just at an acceptable volume for polite company. Office? Brunch? Luxurious vacation? Yes, yes, and yes. If a silk, relaxed fit, chiffon pink blouse had a scent, this is it for me. Effortlessly beautiful. (Also, man tested and approved!)

Blows my mind how anyone couldn't like this. It's the perfect departure from the average ladies' perfume smell. Just the right amount of everything floral, the amount of strength as it doesn't overpower, lasting power, and freshness. In a word: class. Suitable for every occasion. Bought this for my girlfriend who's somewhat reserved and doesn't want to be talked about for the way she smells. She's finishing up college to become a teacher, and I figured this would be a great scent for the kids and parents to remember her by! Got a great deal on a tester on eBay. Honestly, the $90 I paid was an absolute steal; it's worth its full price at currently $175. 10/10 masterpiece scent for a lady, 8.5/10 longevity, 10/10 sillage–it's there but not too strong and not announcing itself before you see the lady.