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PEONILE

RESTRICTIONConflicted evidence
CAS
10461-98-0
EC
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Material type
accord
Canonical source
admin verified

Peonile opens with an unmistakable burst of fresh geranium-rose lifted by zesty grapefruit nuances. This powerful nitrile delivers the rare combination of heart note character with base note tenacity. The distinctive metallic clarity that defines nitriles adds modern brightness, preventing the floralcy from feeling dated or heavy. You'll find Peonile invaluable for creating harmony in complex floral accords where other materials clash. Use it at 1-10% to smooth aggressive florals into seamless bouquets while adding exceptional volume and fixation. Its legendary stability across pH 2-11 and five-star substantivity on both wet and dry fabric makes it irreplaceable in functional fragrances. The material's linear performance means its rosy-citrus character persists unchanged through a month-long drydown. Combine with Javanol at 80:20 for the famous "rich sandalwood" synergy. Build modern fougères around its stable geranium core, or use its grapefruit facet to extend volatile citrus compositions. Despite its name, Peonile is not particularly peony like.

Formulation

Usage guidance

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Cost
£240/kg
Stock
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Compatibility tags
white-floralrosefruity-floralmodern-colognegreen-floral
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
floral
Note tendency
Base
Descriptors
floralgreenfruitywateryfresh

Peonile is a Givaudan nitrile aromachemical with a fresh, watery floral character reminiscent of peony and rose petals. It has a distinct green-fruity facet, slightly reminiscent of geranium and lychee, giving airy transparency to floral accords.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
5 / 10
Tenacity
7 / 10
Volatility
5 / 10
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PEONILE
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