Top Notes 
Raspberry
Tangerine
Heart Notes 
Peony
May rose absolute
Base Notes 
Musk
Amber
Patchouli
10/15/2024
Einfinken
74 Reviews
Einfinken
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Sparkling Peony
Pivoine Suzhou is perhaps not the most unique scent but I think it may do it's genre of fruity floral perhaps better than any other in its category. I respect when a house is clear on a vision and executes it with excellence. Armani here has basically said "We're in it to win it" with this perfume.
The opening is tart and crisp with a realistic raspberry that does linger and peak it's head out througout the dry down. The pepper is definitely detectable but not over done. It's just a peppery zest that adds an almost soda water fizziness, like you're sipping a rose infused cocktail. I don't find the fizziness lingers long though. Perhaps, only a few minutes?
It is however the very fresh and watery peony that is the rightful star of the show, supported by a very transparent rose. I personally prefer rose and peonies that have a more rosewater+ type of vibe vs overly spiced or heavy, jammy roses so Armani's take on these notes in Pivoine Suzhou is right up my alley. This is just such a joyful scent and would fit pretty much any woman in any age bracket. Could be worn in school, the office, on a date night or puttering around the house it's just one of those versatile scents.
I will also say that these fruity peony and rose scents can take on a hairspray type of vibe that turns me off and I personally never detected hairspray through the duration of the wear. It's decidedly a raspberry and peony perfume with a kick.
While it probably lacks the depth to really stand out in super cold temps, I still think you could get away with wearing it year round and it would make a great signature. The one downside is longevity. I find it fairs decently for probably 5 or so hours, but this is by no means a beast mode fragrance. Crisp, sparkling, bright with a hint of cheekiness, Pivoine Suzhou is a hit for me.
The opening is tart and crisp with a realistic raspberry that does linger and peak it's head out througout the dry down. The pepper is definitely detectable but not over done. It's just a peppery zest that adds an almost soda water fizziness, like you're sipping a rose infused cocktail. I don't find the fizziness lingers long though. Perhaps, only a few minutes?
It is however the very fresh and watery peony that is the rightful star of the show, supported by a very transparent rose. I personally prefer rose and peonies that have a more rosewater+ type of vibe vs overly spiced or heavy, jammy roses so Armani's take on these notes in Pivoine Suzhou is right up my alley. This is just such a joyful scent and would fit pretty much any woman in any age bracket. Could be worn in school, the office, on a date night or puttering around the house it's just one of those versatile scents.
I will also say that these fruity peony and rose scents can take on a hairspray type of vibe that turns me off and I personally never detected hairspray through the duration of the wear. It's decidedly a raspberry and peony perfume with a kick.
While it probably lacks the depth to really stand out in super cold temps, I still think you could get away with wearing it year round and it would make a great signature. The one downside is longevity. I find it fairs decently for probably 5 or so hours, but this is by no means a beast mode fragrance. Crisp, sparkling, bright with a hint of cheekiness, Pivoine Suzhou is a hit for me.
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