How it smells
It smells mostly floral and rose. Peony at the top, rose and peach in the middle and vanilla and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Paris Sweet Peony notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Montale Paris Sweet Peony EDP
Montale is the house behind Paris Sweet Peony EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Cacharel Noa and Gucci Envy Me. Base notes like vanilla and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear Paris Sweet Peony
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Clandestine Angel Heart has more depth.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Cacharel Noa and Gucci Envy Me.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €110. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Cacharel Noa and Clandestine Angel Heart.
More from Montale
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Best season for Paris Sweet Peony
The best time of year to wear it is winter and spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, spring, fall and summer.
Paris Sweet Peony dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Cacharel Noa (7 shared notes), Clandestine Angel Heart (7 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (5 shared notes) and Gucci Envy Me (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gucci Envy Me starts from €45.
More questions
Who would like Paris Sweet Peony?
People who enjoy floral and rose smells.
When did Paris Sweet Peony come out?
It came out in 2017.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.