Peony by Zara
Brand: Zara
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A floral chypre fragrance: peony up top, blackcurrant at the heart, drying down to vanilla. Elegant, luminous and delicate.
Is Peony worth it?
How it smells: Opens with peony, blackcurrant at the heart, then dries down to vanilla.
Scent Score: 59/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 60, versatility 73, layerability 39 and value 60, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a few hours. Reapply for the evening. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Fall and winter, for casual days and evenings. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2022 · Women
Key accords: Peony, Blackcurrant, Vanilla
Top Notes
- Peony
Heart Notes
- Blackcurrant
Base Notes
Occasions: Casual, Evening, Date
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Peony by Zara belongs to the floral fragrance family. A floral chypre fragrance: peony up top, blackcurrant at the heart, drying down to vanilla. Elegant, luminous and delicate. Peony opens with Peony. The heart brings Blackcurrant. It dries down to Vanilla.
How to wear Peony
On skin, Peony by Zara has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for casual, evening, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Citrus Peony by Dossier. Apply Peony first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Citrus Peony on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Peony : 2 sprays Citrus Peony and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Peony opens with Peony.
The heart brings Blackcurrant.
It dries down to Vanilla.
What to layer with Peony
Citrus Peony by Dossier
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony and blackcurrant.
Order: Apply Peony first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Citrus Peony on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Peony : 2 sprays Citrus Peony
Dia Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 97/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony and vanilla.
Order: Apply Peony first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dia Man on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Peony : 2 sprays Dia Man
Bibliothèque by Byredo
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 97/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony and vanilla.
Order: Apply Peony first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bibliothèque on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Peony : 2 sprays Bibliothèque
Whiskey by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla.
Order: Apply Peony first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Whiskey on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Peony : 2 sprays Whiskey
Amber Oud Black Edition by Al Haramain
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla.
Order: Apply Peony first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Black Edition on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Peony : 2 sprays Amber Oud Black Edition
Pairings to approach with care
Ombre Nomade by Louis Vuitton
Not Recommended · 30/99
Ombre Nomade has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Ombre Nomade brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Peony first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ombre Nomade on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Peony : 1 spray Ombre Nomade
Arabians Tonka by Montale
Not Recommended · 35/99
Arabians Tonka has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Arabians Tonka brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Peony first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Arabians Tonka on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Peony : 1 spray Arabians Tonka
Related fragrances and why
- Citrus Peony by Dossier — Both include peony and blackcurrant.
- Dia Man by AmouageBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include peony and vanilla.
- Bibliothèque by ByredoBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include peony and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Peony?
Peony opens with Peony. The heart brings Blackcurrant. It dries down to Vanilla.
How long does Peony last, and how strong is it?
Peony by Zara has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Peony?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits casual, evening, and date.
What layers well with Peony?
Citrus Peony by Dossier is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony and blackcurrant. Apply Peony first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Citrus Peony on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Peony : 2 sprays Citrus Peony.
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