Peony cigarettes are a long-established brand of cigarettes that originated in 1919, when it was launched by the Shanghai Zhensheng Tobacco Factory. The brand has gone through many changes and developments, including its acquisition by the British American Tobacco Company and its redevelopment and production at the Shanghai Cigarette Factory No. 2. With its unique aroma and quality, Peony brand cigarettes have been honored many times, such as being awarded as the quality product of the Ministry of Light Industry of China twice in 1979 and 1983, the “Golden Bull Award” for famous brand products in 1985, the best-selling brand of tobacco in China twice in 1987 and 1990, and “The First National Cigarettes Brand” in 1994, and “The First National Cigarettes Brand” in 2005, and “The First National Cigarettes Brand” in 2006. In 1994, it won the “First National Cigarette Packaging Design Gold Award”, and in 2011 and 2013, it was honored as “Shanghai Famous Brand”, while the trademark “Peony” has been continuously honored as “Shanghai Famous Trademark” since 1992. Peony” trademark has been consecutively recognized as ‘Shanghai Famous Trademark’ since 1992.

Peony cigarettes were very popular in the 1970s and 1980s, especially “Red Peony” cigarettes, which became a nationally recognized best-selling brand. It was once called “Little China” because of its relatively affordable price, and its flavor and aroma were similar to those of China cigarettes. The package design of Peony cigarettes is also quite unique. For example, the package design of “White Peony” cigarettes is inspired by Chinese ink paintings, with black and white ink splashing techniques to express the pattern of peony flowers, and “Chinese red” color blocks printed with poems of ancient literati and ink masters, showing the deep cultural heritage. Peony cigarettes have a deep cultural heritage.

The product line of Peony brand cigarettes includes different versions of Peony, such as “Blue Peony”, “Red Peony” and “White Peony”. These products are not only different in taste, but also have their own distinctive package design, reflecting the historical and cultural values of the brand. The brand image and quality of Peony cigarettes have been enhanced through continuous development and innovation, and have become an important brand in the Chinese tobacco market.