RaspberryOpens with
PeonyHeart
MuskDries down to
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Giorgio Armani · Sold as feminine
Pivoine Suzhou Soie de Nacre
The quiet intimacy of a private garden — where the air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers, and the warm glow of late afternoon sun casts a soft light over everything.
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Pivoine Suzhou Soie de NacrePremium · $100–250
65%Similar accords, often for lessF for Fascinating Night · Salvatore FerragamoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Giorgio Armani and crafted by perfumers Cecile Matton and Julie Massé, Pivoine Suzhou Soie de Nacre is a floral fragrance that balances freshness with warmth. The composition opens with raspberry and pink pepper, introducing a burst of fruity zest and spicy energy before giving way to the delicate floral notes of peony and May rose. These florals are further enhanced by mandarin orange, adding a citrusy brightness that cuts through any heaviness. The base comprises musk, amber, and patchouli, creating an enveloping warmth that feels both intimate and luxurious.
Apply this fragrance lightly at first. The bright top notes will fade within an hour, giving way to the rich base that blooms slowly on skin. It’s best for daytime or evening wear when you want a scent that evolves with you.
Fig. 01 — Pivoine Suzhou Soie de Nacre, Giorgio Armani
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Cécile Matton
Africa's heat, distilled into fragranceCécile Matton is a senior perfumer at Mane who previously worked with IFF and Givaudan.
Co-created with Julie Massé
The Pivoine Suzhou line
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Designer Giorgio Armani
More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy
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The originalPivoine Suzhou Soie de NacreGiorgio Armani · Premium · $100–250Salvatore Ferragamo · 2009F for Fascinating NightShares 6 of its 7 notes$40–100★ 3.83 (411)57%Match
Nina Ricci · 2009Love in Paris Fleur de PivoineShares 6 of its 11 notes$40–100★ 3.82 (104)
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Adds woody, aromatic and earthy; shares patchouli and amber.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 12%.