Fragrance Note
Pear
Pear is a soft, fresh fruity note often described as "watery" or "dewy" · gentler than apple, more refined than peach. It became iconic via Chloé Eau de Parfum (2008) and Jo Malone's English Pear & Freesia.
About Pear
Pear in fragrance is recreated with synthetic molecules · primarily ethyl methylphenylglycidate and various aldehydes · because the fresh fruit yields almost no extractable oil. The note reads as juicy, slightly green, and quietly luxurious, sitting somewhere between apple and white peach in profile. It pairs beautifully with white florals (freesia, jasmine, peony) and soft musks. Modern pear notes can lean either crisp-and-watery (Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia) or rich-and-syrupy (Chloé Eau de Parfum).
Featured in 5 The Fragrance World perfumes
Common questions about Pear
- What does Pear smell like?
- Pear is a soft, fresh fruity note often described as "watery" or "dewy" · gentler than apple, more refined than peach. It became iconic via Chloé Eau de Parfum (2008) and Jo Malone's English Pear & Freesia.
- Where does Pear come from?
- Synthetic accord
- Is Pear a top, heart, or base note?
- Top
- Which TFW fragrances feature Pear?
- 5 TFW fragrances currently feature Pear. See the list on this page for the full set.