
Armani Privé · 2014 · EDP
Pivoine Suzhou
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Pivoine Suzhou Eau de Toilette offers a tribute to the classical gardens of Suzhou in China, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique garden combines human architecture and the natural world in a magnificent, elegant and vibrant way. Pivoine Suzhou is a tribute to the beloved peony of China and its delicate fragrance. The scent combines the fresh fruity notes of mandarin and raspberry with the elegance of rose, peony and May rose, finished with the softness of amber, musk and patchouli.
The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by . A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Mandarin orange

- Tangerine
- Pink pepper

Heart notes
the soul- Peony
- Rose

- May rose

- Raspberry

Base notes
the trail- Amber

- Musk

- Patchouli

Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Textures
- — Damp silk
- — Crushed velvet
- — Wet stone
- — Bare skin
- — Sleep-warm sheet
- — Cashmere
Materials
Rose absolute · Antique lace · Damask · Ambrette seed · Raw silk · Driftwood
Atmosphere
The room
A love letter half-burned on a marble counter
Weather
The air
Soft June evening before a storm
Interior Design
Faded European romance
Faded damask wallpaper, oil portraits, single rose in a cut-glass vase
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Paris, 6th arrondissement, after rain
Also at home in Florence, Saint Petersburg, Copenhagen.
Literary Match
Duras — The Lover
Wuthering Heights — Brontë · The Lover — Duras
In one line
Armani Privé
Pivoine Suzhou — honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
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Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Pivoine Suzhou from skin to room.