Best Perfumes for Women

Fame by Paco Rabanne

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Fame is a sample that I got from Paco Rabanne, when I ordered 1 Million Royal. It’d been a while since I have put out a new review from their women’s line, so, I was interested to see what this one was all about. It was released in 2022. How does it smell? Does it last long? Is Fame worth a buy?

What does Fame by Paco Rabanne Smell like?

Notes include: mango, jasmine, incense, vanilla, sandalwood

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My Full Review

Here’s how Paco Rabanne describes it: Fame pays tribute to a new era of femininity. Playful. Sensual. Empowered. The quintessence of avant-garde luxury…

So, with the opening of this fragrance, the main comparison that I can make is Alien Goddess. They’re not the same, though they have some of the same notes, It’s really about a similar style to one another in the beginning. That’s the sort of perfume that we’re working with here.

Personally, I like Goddess more after testing Fame out.

The similarities extend to the tropical feeling that each perfume provides. However, with the Paco Rabanne that vibe comes from a mango note, with perhaps a touch of sour bergamot. The coconut water isn’t here and after the start, the comparison is essentially over.

Actually, when I saw that this one was going to be a mango and vanilla-centered fragrance, I thought of Cruz del Sur II. Nope. That’s a much juicier mango note, a sharper sourness, and very milky finish.

With Fame, the mango feels more subdued and part of the mix. I do think that it is pretty and sets a nice tone at the start. But, a lot of the beachy or tropical feeling doesn’t stick around all that long.

The mango is quickly wrapped up in the jasmine, light incense, and vanilla which will grow stronger.

After 15-20 minutes, the jasmine note is totally in the top spot. Kind of fresh, with the fruity sweetness still lurking in the back. The mango does take an hour or two to really burn off, on my skin at least.

Jasmine, mango, vanilla that will shift more into a creamy jasmine with sweetness and a little bit of sandalwood. Nothing all that complex. The end is basically jasmine and vanilla with a vague hint of the former tropical smell.

It’s nice and never gave me any strange smells in the dry down. But, pretty basic stuff.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The sillage is moderate for an hour or so, before turning lighter. It wasn’t a skin scent until deep into the wear, though.

With full bottle sprays, you’d get a nice scent trail going. Spraying this on clothes, I was able to pick Fame up from the 4-7 foot range, but not much beyond that.

On my skin, Fame stuck around for 6-6.5 hours. Really, not all that great. I certainly would expect a few hours more, if I were paying full price for a bottle.

Seasonally, the tropical and floral aroma of this works well in the spring and summer time. It’s not a heavy scent, even with the vanilla creaminess, I never thought it was cloying or getting me bogged down in a cloud of sugary sweetness.

It’s more of a pretty daytime wear. Not a formal fragrance, but it could work for just about anything else you’d want to wear it for during the warmest days. It’s attractive without being super sexy, a romantic, or nightlife wear.

You could, but there are better options than Fame.

Overall Impressions of Fame EDP

Overall, do I like Fame? Yes, it’s a nice enough fragrance, that should have some mass appeal. I like it more with some distance. Like, if I press my nose to the skin where I sprayed, this one feels messy. Put some space in between and it is a pretty floral with a sweet creaminess.

I do wish the mango note would’ve gotten some more time to shine on its own. It kind of gets consumed by the vanilla and jasmine. Still works well, I just was expecting more from that note.

Fame EDP isn’t all that complicated. If you like jasmine and vanilla as a combination, this one should be a nice pick up, as that’s a lot of the dry down. It’s good for the warmer days, has some versatility, and is basically pleasant.

I don’t think it hits the ‘avant-garde luxury’, that the ad copy was talking about. Plus, the performance could be better.

I think that Fame is at least worth a try. Maybe not a blind buy at full price, but with a solid discount, it probably wouldn’t be a complete disappointment. Fame didn’t break any new ground for me, but it is a perfume that I found enjoyable for the most part.

6 Perfumes that Smell Similar to Eilish

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Eilish EDP is a celebrity fragrance that has really taken off in popularity since its release. Testing it out myself, I have to say, it is one of the better examples of musicians launching a perfume brand. That being the case, there are now those who want something that smells similar or very close to what you get with Eilish EDP (or No. 2) for cheaper. This is my ongoing list of scents that meet the qualifications.

What fragrances smell similar to Eilish EDP?

eilish perfume review

A Good Impression

Nebras by Lattafa– Lattafa is a brand that has been putting out a lot of pretty close impressions of some famous scents. Nebras is one that smells an awfully lot like Eilish EDP, though, with some slight differences.

The cacao in Eilish seems more prominent to my nose and that minty/menthol sort of coolness, smells better in the Eilish version.

But, the vanilla and overall experience is a bit smoother with Nebras. It’s like a slightly altered and more refined version, with a few more hours of wear. Personally, I get over 8 hours with Eilish EDP, and think the performance is really solid.

This one might not save any money in comparison, but it might be preferable or easy to find than Eilish is at times.

Bill-ish Inspired

Bill-ish by Dua Brand– It’s interesting to see that brands like Dua are now doing their own ‘inspired version’ of Eilish. Well, Bill-ish, is their take on the sweet perfume blend.

I haven’t tried this one out. But, I’m putting it on the list anyway, since I’ve tried a ton of Dua’s scents and they usually get very close to the fragrance that they’re aiming at. It has all of the same notes, but the weighting may just be slightly off.

I’d say expect 85-95% similarities, based on my past experience with this brand. So, if you want another cheaper option that closely tracks what Eilish EDP does, this is probably a safe bet.

A Slight Mod

Mod Vanilla by Ariana Grande– This is another scent with a similar style, that’s not going to be a one to one match. Personally, I prefer Billie’s perfume versus this Ariana fragrance.

Vanilla, cocoa butter, praline, musk, and plum. The latter note adds a light tartness, to a sweet and musky vanilla mix. This one is somewhat sugary, just not to the same extent. It feels a bit messy in the opening, but I like this more when the vanilla note gets going.

It’s almost like a different version of Cloud, where the vanilla note is ramped up, and some sugar/powdery elements are infused into the mix. Sort of a mid-point between Cloud and Eilish.

The performance here is good, lasting on my skin for about 8.5 hours during testing. Not amazing, but another likeable perfume option. Mod Vanilla Review

mod vanilla review

Sugary Vanilla

Vanilla 28 by Kayali- Vanilla 28 isn’t an exact one to one match, but with its use of brown sugar, vanilla, musk, and woods…it certainly inhabits a similar space to our target. But, I actually do like this one, it’s one of Kayali’s better fragrances.

Early on, it’s about the tonka bean and brown sugar notes. This one doesn’t have the red berries or cocoa, that are found in Eilish. Later, it’ll be more of a mix of vanilla, sugar, and musk notes.

Not a super complicated perfume, but the scents from this brand are also built to be layered. Doesn’t have the same level of depth as Eilish, just an easy to wear mix of sweet sugary vanilla, that’s a lot of fun. Vanilla 28 Review

Nutty Chocolate with a Spice

Yes I Am Delicious– Another similar style entry to the list. But, be advised that this one doesn’t come with the major vanilla note like Eilish. That’s a pretty big difference, but it is still there, just not nearly in the same amount. Creamy and sweet, blended with the other ingredients.

Yes I Am Delicious  really goes heavy with the chocolate, more so the hazelnut. You get both a refined sort of dark chocolate, raw cacao, and the nuttiness. Super rich and delectable.

Up top you will get mandarin orange with a spicy cardamom before the sweets-fest begins. The floral notes are more present in the back end. Jasmine and orange blossom. Warm and cozy for the colder months.

It’s a nice and easy to wear perfume from Cacharel, that gives you more spice and an added hazel nut.

Eilish No. 2 Similarities

6 Place Saint Sulpice by YSL– 6 Place Saint Sulpice is deep and rich, more niche than the rest on this list. Leather, saffron, lavender, labdanum, and tonka bean.

It doesn’t favor the original Eilish, rather, it is a more well put together version of Eilish No. 2. The less heralded and very different perfume from Billie.

At times it’s creamy. Then, it’ll be smoky and very woody while sitting on top of the ever-present leather note. I’ve only come across this scent once, the leather almost felt more of a suede to me.

One aspect, that Eilish 2.0 definitely doesn’t have. Eilish isn’t as smoky with its woods either and has a definite sweeter aroma, in comparison to the YSL.

It’s warm, spice, nutty, woody, smoky. and has a lot of depth. But, for the right person, this is gold.

Now, this is going to run you in the $250 per bottle range. So, Saint Sulpice probably won’t be for most folks, but it’s a very good perfume for some.

11 Best Cherry Scented Perfumes

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Cherry is a smell that everyone is familiar with, but doesn’t get utilized too often as the main note in many perfumes. Usually, it will be complement to the greater whole, rather than the star of the show. Outside of cheap body sprays, it’s just not that prevalent. However, there are some nice options for those wanting a cherry scented fragrance. In this post, I will present nine perfumes that can get the job done.

What is the Best Smelling Cherry Fragrances?

My Favorite Cherry Perfume

Delices de Cartier for Women 1.0 oz Parfum Classic Spray– Delices de Cartier is one of my favorite cherry scented perfumes and one of my favorite Cartier’s in general. 

It opens up with an iced cherry note and bergamot, which gives it a sweet/tart cherry limeade sort of smell. Very cool, but features a pink pepper note sitting just underneath that. After that initial opening, Delices becomes smoother and a bit powdery from jasmine and iris notes.

It becomes creamy, powdery, with that sweet cherry presence all the way through. Amber and tonka bean really help tie it all together. Not super heavy, but gave me over 7 hours of wear during testing. Delices de Cartier Review

Cherry Liqueur and Sweet Warmth

Tom Ford LOST CHERRY 3.4OZ / 100ML– Lost Cherry is indeed one of the best cherry fragrances out there. However, it is also very expensive and the performance is just decent. So, for many it might not be the best option. Here’s some closely scented alternatives of it: Lost Cherry Similar Perfumes

Lost Cherry is absolutely warm and sweet with a cherry liqueur opening that reminds me somewhat of Cherry Dr. Pepper. Then, there is the natural cherry note, almond, tonka bean, and some light spices that comes through in the latter stages.

The sillage is lighter to moderate and it lasts just over 7 hours, on my skin. I wish it was a little more affordable or just had elite performance to justify the price. But, the actual fragrance itself is pretty awesome. Lost Cherry Review

Syrupy Cherry Candy

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 3.3 Ounce– La Petite Robe Noire isn’t an amazing fragrance, but it is a very good scent for those looking for a specific type of cherry fragrance. You might also want to go with the Black Perfecto version, which adds leather to the mix.

Cherry and berry are the sweet fruit notes, with the former in the lead. Also, it’s pretty syrupy in its presentation and quite candy-like in its smell. This does have overlap with Lost Cherry, with its additional almond and vanilla notes.

However, I will say that this one is sweeter towards the sugary end of the spectrum. Yet, it also has a darker quality due to the licorice and tea notes, that further separate it from the Tom Ford.

Woody/Incense Cherry

Lovefest Burning Cherry– This has plenty of resemblance to Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry, but gives you a thicker and more syrupy aroma than that. You get praline and raspberry, which help to develop this beyond just the cherry note.

Yet, it will shift into something that is more influenced by amber, an incense smokiness, and a big dose of woods. This really separates Lovefest Burning Cherry from the other options of the list.

Palo santo and guaiac wood play a large role in this one, with the lightly resinous amber note. The cherry will stick around, while the other notes fall by the wayside. It’s got a more balsamic finish than some of the others, with floral notes that are present, but not at all overwhelming.

This has a very light sillage, the longevity itself is good, but this isn’t going to be a massive fragrance that takes over a room.

A Softer Interpretation

 
Rouge Smoking by BDK– Rouge Smoking does open up with the usual sweet cherry aroma, but it is contained within a soft drink like fizziness. But, the cherry does settle down into something softer, more naturalistic than being a heavy syrup soaked version.
 
Though, that beginning does have that syrup feeling. It is softened up with the heliotrope and vanilla combination. That gives it more of a powdery/creamy vibe, with some light amber and incense smokiness coming up from the base of the fragrance. 
 
The end is a smoky cherry with almond, tonka bean, and a mix of woodiness (or the other sweetish notes coming through). 
 
 

 

Baked Goods Cherry

Live Irresistible Delicieuse– This Givenchy flanker fragrance didn’t get too much attention when it released, but it is a fine example of a cherry perfume. This gives you more of a cherry pastry aroma in the dry down versus just the straight fruit. 

It’s cherry, some light rose, almond, and caramel in the earlier stages. Then, the vanilla note comes through and takes over that creamy sweet role, alongside our cherry target note. 

I really like the opening act of Live Irresistible Delicieuse when the almond is blended with the cherry, it’s fantastic. The latter stages are more basic and not as exciting, but it’s worth a try overall. 

 

Unique Option from Estee Lauder

Modern Muse La Rouge Gloss– Cherry is the main star in this Modern Muse flanker, but it kind of goes its own way with the addition of notes like vinyl. The cherry smell is pretty similar to the Petite Robe option above, but again, Le Rouge Gloss sets itself apart.

Sweet cherry blends with a vinyl/leather aroma and a rose note. Interesting, but it does turn somewhat powdery while retaining its candy-like sweetness during the wear. Quite a casual perfume, though, it is a fragrance that performs well. 

Leathery Oud & Cherry

Cherry Oud by Guerlain– Cherry isn’t the main note that gets focused on here. Also, this Guerlain isn’t going to be the most mass appealing. However, for those who enjoy a good oud or leather fragrance, the additional cherry may make this the option for you.

This opens up with a fairly big burst of oud and then a sour cherry note. Again, cherry isn’t going to be the main focus. As it transitions, the oud will fade some, and you get a period of leathery cherry.

But, the dry down does lose a lot of the cherry influence that was there, which is somewhat disappointing (doesn’t totally go away). Chery Oud wouldn’t be my first pick, but it will be for some folks. Smoky, sweet, leathery.

Glam it Up

Very Good Girl Glam– This flanker from the Good Girl line is a nice blend that utilizes cherry quite effectively. With that, you also get a prominent rose note, with appearances by almond and vanilla.

The rose here isn’t overly red, at times, it feels like there’s a greenish stem influence in the mix. Kind of a juicy cherry and rose early on, kind of sour and tart. Then, the dry down is more of a vanilla cherry and that rose kind of tones down to give Glam better balance.

Performance is really great. Long lasting and this one can project like crazy for a few hours, before it mellows.  A cherry option for the colder to moderate days of the year.

Inexpensive Cherry Perfume

Seductive Red by Guess– This is an interesting one for around $15-20. The opening is pretty synthetic and the cherry is more syrupy and candy-like. But, after that initial wave, Seductive Red gets better and you have a cherry scented blend that has some nice powdery touches. Feels juicier, also.

Vanilla and almond also feature prominently, but this isn’t a heavy or thick fragrance. It’s light and a bit airy, and yes, I do get the comparisons with Cloud by Ariana Grande. Not the same, however, but you can pick up on a relation.

The cherry top is also paired with the cherry blossom middle. The violet is the second most noticeable of that part. 

The performance isn’t amazing, but for the price this is a nice deal, if you’re into this sort of perfume.

One from Dior

Fève Délicieuse– Feve is one that I’ve enjoyed coming across. It gives you a blend of sweet and edible notes, without taking on that bakery gourmand like smell. Tonka bean and cherry (probably heavier on the former) with additions of caramel, vanilla, praline, chocolate, and coffee. 

There are powdery qualities, lavender and rose touches, and a rather distinct herbal spiciness in the dry down. This one is kind of different, but feels familiar. This can be pricier beyond the usual Dior perfumes, so it may be one that you want to try before you buy.

I never tried the older version of Fève Délicieuse, so I’m not entirely sure if it changed a great deal or what. But, this is a great little perfume.

 

11 Best Smelling Neroli Scented Perfumes

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Neroli is a very popular note to use within women’s fragrances, particularly those made for the summer months. This derivative of the white flowers of certain orange trees, is often elegantly paired with other citrus notes, white florals, and a few spicy herbal ingredients. In this post, I want to take a closer look at what could be considered the best smelling neroli fragrances out there.

I have selected eleven options, that represent a range of styles, and there should be something for everyone. Is this an exhaustive list? No, but, it will serve as a great starting point.

What are the Top Neroli Fragrances?

 High End Neroli Scent

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Forte Eau De Parfum 3.4oz/100ml New In Box– I’m not a fan of the opening five minutes of this fragrance (too much musk and basil), but ultimately came to prefer it over the original Neroli Portofino.

The citrus notes here are blood orange and bergamot, which gives Forte a much juicier aroma than the original, but it does still have that soapy clean essence. As it dries down, leather and woods emerge, to flank the neroli note and blood orange still playing a big role.

The longevity here is good and this is a unisex perfume that leans more feminine. This isn’t a ‘pure neroli’ wear, but that is the main feature; that is housed in a great blend of citrus and then woods. Read my review here.

Better High End Neroli Scent

Neroli Amara by Van Cleef & Arpels– Adding this one to the list, with this update. Man, Neroli Amara is a fantastic fragrance. I think it’s exclusively at Bergdorf (linked above) now, however.

Anyway, this one is joined by bergamot, lemon, and orange. Super bright, but understated. Juicy freshness, but not overpowering. The neroli and orange blossom are going to be flanked by those citrus notes for most of the wear.

But, you will get to enjoy a heart of crisp pear and a light touch of pepper. The dry down isn’t too soapy, but you will get some musk, that will ramp up alongside the main notes.

If you want a great citrus and neroli blend, Neroli Amara can for sure fit the bill.

A Market of Flowers

Fanfare by Thameen London– Another expensive citrus and neroli blend. This one is quite good, however, with unique qualities and inspired by The Flower Market at Convent Garden.

What this means in practice is, a big dose of bergamot and lemon blended with our target ingredient. Underneath that: vermouth, juniper, and rosemary. Along with, some generic floral touches.

This one is fresh, with some aromatic spiciness, and the cold contrast to a hot summer’s day. There’s even a honeysuckle accord which get in on the act for a time.

Not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but Fanfare is a newer neroli release, that I think delivers.

A Grand Neroli

Grand Neroli by Atelier– Grand Neroli is an interesting mix of our target note, with drier woodsy ingredients, greenish notes, and a nice vanilla coming from the base.

The top is especially green and citrusy, but it will turn more into a neroli showcase, as it dries down with hints of moss and the vanilla. This Atelier Cologne is light and fresh, with a sort of old school vibe.

It doesn’t really go overboard with any of the notes, has a nice balance, and isn’t screechy or too much like a cleaning product.

Underrated Neroli Perfume

Annick Goutal Neroli Les Colognes Eau De Cologne Spray 6.8 Oz / 200 Ml For Women, 24 Ounce– A great rendition of neroli starts off this Annick Goutal fragrance, which is then joined by, orange blossom. It has a greenish citrus aroma, but dries down more into that soapy neroli fragrance.

It also features petitgrain and it provides an herbal sort of scent to this cologne. A very good balance of being floral and citrus, but maintaining a neroli dominant composition. As it moves along further, you definitely get more of a pure neroli scent.

Les Colognes Neroli is a simple blend, but probably something that most fans of this note are looking for. It can be tough to find bottles, but its worthwhile, if not too expensive.

Fresh Spice & Neroli

Jo Malone Basil & Neroli Cologne Spray 30ml/1oz– Basil & Neroli by Jo Malone is a great change of pace fragrance, for those who want an herbal spice, with their neroli note. This can also serve as a great base perfume to layer with other Jo Malone scents.

It is very herbal and green at the top, with a light musk note floating around throughout. The drydown is much more of a citrus/floral, with a naturalistic smell. A beautiful and crisp wear for warmer weather.

I didn’t like the basil in Neroli Portofino Forte, as it struck me as strange, when paired with the musk note. However, Basil & Neroli, is devoid of that and much more pleasant than the opening act of the Tom Ford.

Deep Florals and Neroli

Sex and the Sea Neroli– I didn’t know of Francesca Bianchi prior to coming across this fragrance. But, this one for sure got me intrigued to try more.

There’s a lot going on with Sex and the Sea Neroli, which is a flanker of another of this brand’s perfumes. That being the case, this probably isn’t a fragrance for everybody’s taste.

It opens up with our neroli note. However, it is paired with coconut, civet, honey, and powdery florals which will come on later in the wear.

The neroli here is pretty green and has a bitter quality. This can be a bold start, but it does play well off of the creamy, sweet, and powdery notes in play. Smooth vanilla, kind of salty, beachy and tropical with that coconut.

This fragrance is a bit strange, yet, I dig it.

A Light Guerlain

Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca by Guerlain– Long enough name? Sure, but this is a very nice neroli perfume from Guerlain, that isn’t super expensive.

Nerolia Bianca leans more towards the citrus floral than some of the others who have a greater use of herbal notes. The citrus is confined to the orange note, that is fresh, lush, and plenty juicy.

Yet, the opening is pretty much the orange juiciness and a greenish quality. This will transform into the use of the neroli and orange blossom, with the dry down being much more about the floral notes.

Very light and clean, great for use in the summer. Quite a Mediterranean feel.

Citrus/Neroli

Neroli Sauvage By Creed For Men. Millesime Spray 4.0 Oz.– A fantastic smelling citrus neroli blend. The opening features that traditional Creed bergamot note, grapefruit, and lemon verbena. The neroli is clean and green, but the citrus is more of a star here than that note.

The fragrance is very zesty and immediately brings to mind, being outside in the summertime. Obviously, Creed is going to be on the expensive end of things, but this one is gorgeous. I really enjoyed the juiciness of the actual citrus notes and how they played off of the neroli.

I tried this one out in the Creed boutique, the performance wasn’t as great as the aroma, but I really can’t deny the awesome smell.

Most Popular Designer Neroli

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum Spray– Yes, I like Neroli Portofino Forte better, but the original is still a very good neroli based scent. Neroli Portofino is more floral, but does have an opening act which features lemon, to go along with the neroli and orange blossom.

It has a soapy profile and becomes even more floral as it dries down, as jasmine really starts to come through underneath the neroli. Clean and feminine, great for warm weather, with pretty good performance.

Plenty of folks, seem to prefer this one to Forte. It will probably be a better bet if you want a more floral experience, with the main focus being neroli and that jasmine. Read my review

Cheap Pure Neroli Perfume

Demeter Neroli Cologne Spray 120ml/4oz– An inexpensive option for those who want more of a pure neroli perfume. It is a light and fairly sweet fragrance, with quite a good, and realistic neroli note. It has elements of orange blossom in there, but overall just a very solid option to spray on, when wanting a neroli blast.

Demeter does specialize in creating this singular note focused fragrances. Some are a complete miss, but this neroli one, is actually one of their better examples. Not going to blow you away, just something that does a good job, at a cheap price point.

8 Best Smelling Pear Scented Perfumes

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Pear is a note that doesn’t seem to take the lead often. Its crisp, juicy, and aquatic aroma usually is an add-on and gets used a lot to make a perfume have more of a soapy clean scent.

Sometimes, you just want a fragrance to have a pear note that’s going to play a bigger role and really shine within a composition.

Well, that’s where these perfumes come in. I will continually update this page, as I come across more pear perfumes that are worthwhile.

What are the Best Smelling Pear Perfumes?

Crisp Pear Florals

English Pear & Freesia Jo Malone 3.4 Oz Unisex Cologne Unbox– Juicy and crisp pear meets with freesia and rose notes to create a wonderful blend of floral and fruit. It’s sweet, light, and good for casual wear.

It has that crisp juiciness that is found in pear, but this scent is also blended with a melon note, which gives it a slightly chilled aroma. Further along in the wear, the floral notes get more of an upper hand, and the freesia/rose duo bring a somewhat soapy smell to the whole thing.

Pear & Freesia is the usual Jo Malone perfume that focuses on a few key notes and has the ability to be layered with other fragrances in the line. Or, just wear this one by itself, and enjoy how the pear presents itself.

One from Gaultier

Women’s Perfume La Belle Jean Paul Gaultier EDP– Le Belle is probably the best current women’s offering from JPG, that uses pear. It is a note that Gaultier seems to use pretty often. 

La Belle EDP has our target note, a nice floral heart, and a vanilla/musk blend coming up from the base. The vanilla is pretty strong here and provides a dynamic partner with the pear. This one is pretty sugary with how it presents itself. 

As it dries down, La Belle feels warmer, and becomes more floral. But, the pear and vanilla are always there, with a syrupy-like thickness in the latter stages.

Popular Jimmy Choo

JIMMY CHOO Eau de Parfum Spray, 2.0 fl. oz.– A sweet patchouli fragrance led by pear and then is joined by orchid and toffee. As it dries down, it gets less fruity and the patchouli fully develops into a spicier version of itself.

Yes, the patchouli is the star here, but the pear is stronger early on, and sticks around in a major role for the duration of the wear (along with toffee). This isn’t going to be a ‘pure pear’ play, but an easy to wear and great smelling scent that gives you plenty of the fruity note.

It actually is a clean and inviting fragrance that offers versatility and nice performance with this EDP edition. It is warm, sweet, with a nice spicy and orchid floral touch in the latter stages. Jimmy Choo EDP has great performance and the sillage, while not massive, is indeed strong.  My Full Review of Jimmy Choo EDP

Pear and Citrus

Aqua Allegoia Pera Granita by Guerlain–  A super summery wear with osmanthus, citrus fruits, and our pear note. Grapefruit and lemon do a lot of the heavy lifting to make this one a gelato-like aroma.

Very fresh with some early bergamot sourness. But, once that pear comes into the mix fully, Pera Granita really steps up its enjoyability. It’s juicy and has more of a realistic fruit feeling than merely a candy-like pear impression. 

Can be quite sweet at times, the freshness is boosted by the musk and floral notes, which also give this Guerlain a somewhat shampoo kind of quality in the dry down. Not super powerful or complex, but a lovely pear perfume.

Idolized Pear

Idole by Lancome– Not a pure play on pear, but another daily wear with a significant pear presence. By the end, the note will be faint, but through the middle this one is juicy and fantastic.

The opening act is the pear and the bergamot notes, on center stage. Sparkling, clean, with a lot of upbeat energy. Our target note is the dominant one between the two.

Jasmine and rose will have their back and forth, in terms of strength, and musk comes into its own during the dry down. It goes from fruit dominant, to floral-fruity, to mostly floral musky. This one’s an easy to wear crowd pleaser. Idole Review

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Passione Pear and Rose

Armani Si Passione Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4-oz. – Si Passione has a fruity blend in the opening act. The pear actually shares duties with the pineapple note, which stands out more in the early wear.

But, the shift will come and the pear will take over the fruity side of things. While the floral side is headed up by rose. Heliotrope, pear, and the other fruit notes don’t allow this one to become a straight up rose perfume. In fact, the rose is pretty balanced within the composition.

Again, not a solo pear fragrance, but the not plays a big role here. It does take on a cleaner and soapier aroma than some of the more candy-like pear notes on the list. Not too heavy of a sillage, but the longevity is somewhere over 8 hours, most of the time. Si Passione Review

 

 

Ariana Grande Pear

God is a Woman by Ariana Grande– This Ariana Grande perfume seems to me to be underrated. Not that it is an incredible scent, but it is quite good, and better than people give it credit for. Yes, the bottle does look dumb.

However, the pear note here is great. It is put together with a wonderful ambrette, clean musk, and powdery touches of orris and rose. 

It is a pear dominated, mass appealing perfume, with fresh and juicy semi-aquatic vibes. Quite enjoyable to wear and I got 7 hours out of it during testing. Candy-like pear note, later in the wear, as it comes together with vanilla. 

Super versatile, probably skewing towards younger women. Though, I don’t find it to be one that’s got too strong of teenager vibes. Older women can definitely wear. God is a Woman Review

Clean and Sharp

Pear, Inc by Juilette Has a Gun– This one is going to have more of a limited appeal. Not that it is particularly offensive or anything, as it is a pretty simple fragrance.

But, it is one that is going to create that soapy or shampoo-like aroma, due to the fairly large musk note that joins the pear. That and amber pretty much rounds out the experience with Pear, Inc. 

I think that it can be pretty sharp early, but it settles down into more of a sweet clean perfume. Depending on your own personal taste, that early punch might scare you off or maybe the later sweetness?

Still, I like this one overall for how it uses the pear and I absolutely think that it deserves a spot on the list. I will say, it is a bit too expensive for my liking versus what you get.