Pears are massively underrated in the fruit kingdom – there we said it. Fighting for attention next to juicy oranges, crowd-pleasing apples and tropical lychees, the humble pear struggles to stand out. The same used to be true in the world of fragrance. When brands wanted to add a fruity note, they would reach for raspberries, lemons, and peaches. But, slowly, over time, the pear started to wow – thanks to its not-too-sweet-but-sweet-enough profile coupled with the power to complement (not compete!) with the notes around it. Looking for perfume with pear notes? We’ve rounded up our top ten…
1. La Belle by Jean Paul Gaultier
Want to feel empowered come date night? You’ve come to the right place. Described as ‘an ode to ultra-sensual femininity’, La Belle bottles the art of seduction. From the hourglass vessel to the heady notes of vanilla, bergamot, and pear, it’s Jean Paul Gaultier’s take on a love potion.
In a world full of A-list celebrities, motivational podcast hosts and picture-perfect influencers, it’s easy to rely on others for inspiration. Well, Lancôme’s on a mission to change that with a fragrance that encourages you to ‘be your own idol’. Fusing together uplifting floral notes of rose (sustainably sourced, no less), jasmine and chypre, it’s got the power to turn heads. Where’s the pear, we hear you shout? It sits at the top next to bergamot, which gives the scent a bold introduction.
Taking pear to the spicy side of the scent spectrum, Jean Paul Gaultier’s Ultra Male is full of surprises. Throwing together zesty lemon, comforting cinnamon, and distinct lavender, over a pear heart, makes for a heady scent with staying power. A bold reinvention of the brand’s signature Le Male, it has more depth and drama than a binge-worthy BBC drama (Netflix who?).
A play of contrasts, Irresistible by Givenchy flirts with both floral and woody notes. The result? A pear perfume that makes people stop you and ask, “what are you wearing?”. Kicking things off with ‘sparkling pear’ (which is often code for pear that has a little extra oomph in the sweet department), before evolving to a floral rose heart and woody-musk base; it’s the perfect day to night scent.
As refreshingly unique as the megastar herself, Ariana Grande’s God is a Woman perfume plays with the pear note beautifully. By combining it with musky ambrette at the top, it opens the show like a high-pitched, acapella run – it makes you stop, and take note. Followed up quickly by a blooming heart of Turkish rose petals, it’s a sophisticated and sensuous scent to add to your collection.
It makes a statement (just like a pair of the brand’s coveted stilettos), so it’s no wonder this pear perfume by Jimmy Choo has been a bestselling scent for over a decade. Formulated using notes of pear nectar, sweet Italian orange, tiger orchid and toffee, it’s a woody-amber scent that packs a punch.
Created to bottle up the vibe of a New York man, Coach Man is multi-faceted and full of unexpected twists and turns. It starts with a burst of energy, courtesy of the crisp, green Nashi pear note. But that quickly gives way to a spicy cardamom heart and textured vetiver base. A scent that’s layered and brings together green, woody and earthy tones.
Burberry’s newest drop, Burberry Her, brings together playful notes for the ‘bold, modern woman who loves adventure.’ Packed with fruity favourites (pear, blackcurrant, strawberry) and oh-so-chic florals (think peony, honeysuckle, lily of the valley), it’s got gourmand game without ever teetering on the sickly-sweet side of the fragrance family. A new winner, in our books.
Fresh, light and airy, Daisy Dream has been lifting spirits up into the clouds since 2014. What’s kept us returning to the playful scent time and time again? It beautifully balances unexpected fruity notes (grapefruit, pear, blackberry, lychee) with charming florals (blue wisteria, jasmine) on a base of coconut water and musk. It’s no easy feat, but Marc Jacobs makes it seem effortless.
A blooming take on the brand’s iconic OG scent, Olympéa Blossom takes its cue from a stroll in a heavenly garden. From fragrant roses to frozen pear and blackcurrant sorbet, nature’s goodness is celebrated alongside sensuality and femininity in this goddess-inspired scent.
The best pear perfumes to try today
Pears are massively underrated in the fruit kingdom – there we said it. Fighting for attention next to juicy oranges, crowd-pleasing apples and tropical lychees, the humble pear struggles to stand out. The same used to be true in the world of fragrance. When brands wanted to add a fruity note, they would reach for raspberries, lemons, and peaches. But, slowly, over time, the pear started to wow – thanks to its not-too-sweet-but-sweet-enough profile coupled with the power to complement (not compete!) with the notes around it. Looking for perfume with pear notes? We’ve rounded up our top ten…
1. La Belle by Jean Paul Gaultier
Want to feel empowered come date night? You’ve come to the right place. Described as ‘an ode to ultra-sensual femininity’, La Belle bottles the art of seduction. From the hourglass vessel to the heady notes of vanilla, bergamot, and pear, it’s Jean Paul Gaultier’s take on a love potion.
Jean Paul Gaultier
La Belle
Eau de Parfum Spray
30ML – £67.00
Jean Paul Gaultier
La Belle
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £95.00
Jean Paul Gaultier
La Belle
Eau de Parfum Spray
100ML – £127.00
2. Idôle by Lancôme
In a world full of A-list celebrities, motivational podcast hosts and picture-perfect influencers, it’s easy to rely on others for inspiration. Well, Lancôme’s on a mission to change that with a fragrance that encourages you to ‘be your own idol’. Fusing together uplifting floral notes of rose (sustainably sourced, no less), jasmine and chypre, it’s got the power to turn heads. Where’s the pear, we hear you shout? It sits at the top next to bergamot, which gives the scent a bold introduction.
Lancôme
Idôle
Eau de Parfum Spray
25ML – £65.00
Lancôme
Idôle
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £95.00
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3. Ultra Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Taking pear to the spicy side of the scent spectrum, Jean Paul Gaultier’s Ultra Male is full of surprises. Throwing together zesty lemon, comforting cinnamon, and distinct lavender, over a pear heart, makes for a heady scent with staying power. A bold reinvention of the brand’s signature Le Male, it has more depth and drama than a binge-worthy BBC drama (Netflix who?).
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4. Irresistible by Givenchy
A play of contrasts, Irresistible by Givenchy flirts with both floral and woody notes. The result? A pear perfume that makes people stop you and ask, “what are you wearing?”. Kicking things off with ‘sparkling pear’ (which is often code for pear that has a little extra oomph in the sweet department), before evolving to a floral rose heart and woody-musk base; it’s the perfect day to night scent.
Givenchy
Irresistible
Eau de Parfum Spray
35ML – £57.50
Givenchy
Irresistible
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £79.99
Givenchy
Irresistible
Eau de Parfum Spray
80ML – £99.99
5. God is a Woman by Ariana Grande
As refreshingly unique as the megastar herself, Ariana Grande’s God is a Woman perfume plays with the pear note beautifully. By combining it with musky ambrette at the top, it opens the show like a high-pitched, acapella run – it makes you stop, and take note. Followed up quickly by a blooming heart of Turkish rose petals, it’s a sophisticated and sensuous scent to add to your collection.
Ariana Grande
God Is A Woman
Eau de Parfum Spray
30ML – £14.99
Ariana Grande
God Is A Woman
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £26.99
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6. Jimmy Choo by Jimmy Choo
It makes a statement (just like a pair of the brand’s coveted stilettos), so it’s no wonder this pear perfume by Jimmy Choo has been a bestselling scent for over a decade. Formulated using notes of pear nectar, sweet Italian orange, tiger orchid and toffee, it’s a woody-amber scent that packs a punch.
Jimmy Choo
Jimmy Choo Original
Eau de Parfum Spray
60ML – £72.00
7. Coach Man by Coach
Created to bottle up the vibe of a New York man, Coach Man is multi-faceted and full of unexpected twists and turns. It starts with a burst of energy, courtesy of the crisp, green Nashi pear note. But that quickly gives way to a spicy cardamom heart and textured vetiver base. A scent that’s layered and brings together green, woody and earthy tones.
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Coach
Coach Man
Eau de Toilette Spray
100ML – £74.00
8. Burberry Her by Burberry
Burberry’s newest drop, Burberry Her, brings together playful notes for the ‘bold, modern woman who loves adventure.’ Packed with fruity favourites (pear, blackcurrant, strawberry) and oh-so-chic florals (think peony, honeysuckle, lily of the valley), it’s got gourmand game without ever teetering on the sickly-sweet side of the fragrance family. A new winner, in our books.
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9. Daisy Dream by Marc Jacobs
Fresh, light and airy, Daisy Dream has been lifting spirits up into the clouds since 2014. What’s kept us returning to the playful scent time and time again? It beautifully balances unexpected fruity notes (grapefruit, pear, blackberry, lychee) with charming florals (blue wisteria, jasmine) on a base of coconut water and musk. It’s no easy feat, but Marc Jacobs makes it seem effortless.
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10. Olympéa Blossom by Paco Rabanne
A blooming take on the brand’s iconic OG scent, Olympéa Blossom takes its cue from a stroll in a heavenly garden. From fragrant roses to frozen pear and blackcurrant sorbet, nature’s goodness is celebrated alongside sensuality and femininity in this goddess-inspired scent.
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