Top 10 Fragrant Peonies

You’d be hard-pressed to find two peony experts who fully agree on a top 10 fragrant list. Here’s our version.

As with all senses, each individual perceives fragrance differently. Our sense of smell diminishes as we mature. Fragrance of a particular variety may also vary with temperature, humidity, time of day and even growing conditions, although these differences are generally fairly subtle. A very fragrant peony will have significant fragrance throughout the endurance of the bloom. Some hybrid peonies have scents that are generally considered unpleasant.

-American Peony Society

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the ones you think have the strongest scent!