Pivoine & Rhubarbe

Peony and rhubarb give this Parfums Berdoues fragrance its name and its character. Pivoine & Rhubarbe, released in 2017, is a fresh floral with a tangy edge, a soft gourmand touch and a little amber warmth. It is shared and worn by anyone.

Grapefruit opens it with a sharp, slightly bitter citrus brightness, and rhubarb adds a crisp, green, tart note that feels like biting into a fresh stalk. Peony then takes over, a rosy, airy, watery flower that is pretty without being heavy. Magnolia brings a creamy, lemony softness alongside it. Amber in the base adds a gentle warmth that rounds off the tartness and lets the flowers linger on skin.

The composition is short and easy to follow, moving from zesty to floral to softly warm. It feels like a spring and early summer scent, good for daytime, the office or a garden lunch, and suits those who like florals with a fresh, slightly sour twist rather than a sugary one.

Pivoine & Rhubarbe — unisex fragrance by Parfums Berdoues (released 2017). Notes: Amber, Grapefruit, Magnolia, Peony, Rhubarb. — Parfica open fragrance database