What Does Peony Smell Like

Peonies fragrance range from sweet and rosy to citrusy and spicy. Some peonies are strongly scented, allowing the enjoyment of their scent at a normal viewing distance while others require one’s nose to be closer to the bloom to enjoy their more moderate fragrance.

Do peonies stink?

Their perfume changes throughout the day and can depend on humidity, temperature or even the age of the flower. As the volatile essential oil evaporates, so does the peony fragrance. … The exception might be some single or semi-double flowers which emit a raw-chicken-forgotten-in-a-hot-car odor.

Why don't my peonies have any fragrance?

Q: For the past two years, my peonies have not been fragrant. They are old plants that have been divided many times. Could that be the reason? A: There’s no obvious reason for a previously scented peony to change its spots, as long as the bud is untroubled by wet or disease as the flower develops.