Eau de Parfum2017
Sweet Peony
Pierre MontaleThe nose · 249 fragrances · also made Intense Cedrat Boise (2021)Portrait →

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Sweet Peony

The quiet intimacy of an afternoon spent in a sunlit conservatory, where the air is filled with the subtle interplay of fresh flowers and warm spices.

3.72966 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
floralrosevanillafreshpowderywarm spicy
Sweet PeonyPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessCommedia · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting56% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak4%
Weak6%
Moderate33%
Long lasting37%
Eternal19%
SillageModerate55% say strong or enormous
Intimate7%
Moderate38%
Strong37%
Enormous18%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine0%
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Unisex3%
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Feminine97%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Sweet Peony by Montale, launched in 2017 and crafted by Pierre Montale, is an intricate Floral Fruity fragrance that intertwines the delicate scent of peony with a rich bouquet of rose, jasmine, and peach. The top note of peony sets a fresh and inviting tone, while the heart notes of rose and jasmine add depth and warmth. Coconut adds a subtle sweetness, rounding out the composition before it settles into a base of vanilla, sandalwood, coffee, and cloves. This fragrance is a harmonious blend that balances floral elegance with warm spice and sweet woody undertones.

How to wear it

Sweet Peony's top notes are bright but fleeting, so apply two sprays to ensure that the heart and base notes have time to develop. The vanilla and sandalwood base notes bloom gradually over an hour, making it ideal for a cozy evening at home or a soft, romantic date.

Fig. 01 — Sweet Peony, Montale

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03 · The nose

Pierre Montale

Oud from the Arabian court

Pierre Montale's career took shape after a journey to the Kingdom of Arabia some twenty years ago, where confidential materials introduced through the Royal family inspired the olfactory universe behind the Montale perfume house, which he founded in Paris in 2003.

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Sweet PeonyThe originalSweet PeonyMontale · Premium · $100–250
51%MatchLalique · 2007CommediaShares 5 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 4.18 (28)
Sweet PeonyArabians Tonka
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Adds amber, oud and musky; shares five accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.72/ 5 · 966 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 18%.

Love23%
Like46%
OK13%
Dislike16%
Hate2%
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