When it comes to floral fragrances, there’s always a standout among the crowd, and for a long time, that was rose. The beautiful floral associated with love, romance, and burning passion has manifested in olfactive form as powdery, fresh, and heady. However, there’s another floral note worthy of just as much attention, and it’s typically seated right next to rose on the perfume pyramid: peony. Preview The Best Peony Fragrances of 2026Best Overall : , $95: , $95 Best Powdery Peony : , $250: , $250 Best Peony Perfume Balm: , $19Tired of far-too-sophisticated rose-forward perfumes? Try its gentler, softer sister note: peony, star of the below seven fragrances, top-rated by ELLE editors and customer reviews.