VioletOpens with
PeonyHeart
IrisDries down to
Karine Dubreuil-SereniThe nose · 54 fragrances · also made Gucci Pour Homme II (2007)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Guerlain · Sold as feminine
Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica
A quiet library where sunlight filters through sheer curtains, mingling with the scent of freshly turned pages and soft florals.
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Aqua Allegoria Pivoine MagnificaPremium · $100–250
63%Similar accords, often for lessI Love Petals · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica by Guerlain was launched in 2005 and crafted by perfumer Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. This fragrance embodies the essence of a delicate floral bouquet with a fresh twist, featuring violet and peony at its heart. The opening notes of pink grapefruit and bergamot add a zesty freshness that cuts through the sweetness of the florals, creating an intriguing tension. The powdery iris and woody base provide warmth and depth, grounding the composition in a subtle yet enduring way.
Apply Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica sparingly; its fresh top notes are bright but fleeting. The powdery and woody base develops over time, so a light spritz in the morning will carry you through to afternoon without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica, Guerlain
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Karine Dubreuil-Sereni
Grasse's jasmine, in every compositionKarine Dubreuil-Sereni was born and raised in Grasse, surrounded by jasmine, orange blossom, mimosa, rose, and iris, and trained at Roure Bertrand Dupont, now Givaudan.
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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Nina Ricci · 1946Coeur JoieShares Violet, Bergamot and Iris$40–100★ 4.51 (76)52%Match
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 18%.