If you enjoy refreshing fragrances that aren’t over-the-top fruity, it’s time to try ones with notes of pear. Notice closely and you’ll see most fragrance descriptors for pear will include the words ‘crisp’ and ‘clean’, and that is because even though it is a fruity note, it is subtle and sophisticated, a greener scent, so to speak.
As opposed to the zestiness of orange and mandarin notes, the pear is sweeter but definitely not cloying. In fact, the liveliness of the pear accord is often used as a top note and perfumers agree that it adds a certain degree of cheerfulness and lightness to compositions. And let’s be honest, with our Indian weather, we need fragrances that deliver that a good dose of freshness.
So, here are 7 pear-based fragrances for you to choose from:
Burberry Her Eau de Toilette
A new, modern fragrance for women, this encapsulates a blooming peony scent blended with joyful green pear notes, enhanced with honeysuckle and rose, softened by a woody base. Tradition meets modernity in the understated glass design of the Her Eau de Toilette perfume bottle. Refreshed in pistachio green, the design captures the spontaneous and spirited nature of the Burberry scent.
Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Cologne
It’s not for nothing that Jo Malone fragrances have such a cult status. This English Pear & Freesia cologne delivers the essence of autumn with its freshness of just-ripe pears and a bouquet of white freesias, all mellowed by amber, patchouli and woods. How luscious!
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita Eau De Toilette
Each fragrance in the Aqua Allegoria collection draws from the most beautiful nature has to offer, and Pera Granita is no different. Translating to pear sorbet, Pera Granita is a tangy fruity floral fragrance reminiscent of a delicious treat on a hot summer’s day. Its juicy pear note gains a granita flavour with the zesty freshness of grapefruit and lemon, while the fruity, apricot facets of an osmanthus accord enhance its melt-in-the-mouth sweetness, on a woody, musky background.
Givenchy Irresistible Eau De Parfum
This floral-woody and fruity fragrance opens with juicy and crisp tones of pear and ambrette, which are followed by the powdery iris. The blend comes together deliciously with a caress of musk to create an invigorating fruity-woody floral that is boldly uplifting.
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum
A joyful floral signature, the scent is built around the gardenia flower and is steeped in with a cheerful pear blossom accord and a touch of brown sugar. The modern floral signature is introduced by a cheerful pear blossom accord which encourages wearers to burst with joy, while a touch of brown sugar accord adds a delicate sweetness to its sillage.
L’Occitane Limited-edition Rose Pear Eau De Toilette
Rose & pear come together beautifully for an invigoratingly fresh scent in this EDT where the Centifolia Rose, blends its soft and petaled facets with the crisp and juicy notes of the pear. It is enhanced by the freshness of cardamom with a comforting background of white musks.
Juliette Has a Gun Pear Inc.
This unisex fruity fresh fragrance is composed around pear, musk and ambroxan. Clean, fresh, sweet, juicy, powdery and delightful – you can expect it all in Pear Inc. which pays tribute to the irresistible fruit that has a taste of sunshine!
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Pear Blossom
Inspired by the delicate white blossoms of the green Anjou Pear Tree, this scent captures the fragrant aroma of a sun-drenched grove. From its first impression, it bursts with a far-reaching, sweet floral scent, captivating joy and happiness. As a harmonizing finishing touch, the signature is feminine, soft and crisp with an unmatched pear purity that delightfully awakens your senses.