WHAT I SMELL: Pear Inc. opens with a soft and slightly milky ambered musk. In a short time, a lovely muted pear makes an appearance while the perfume remains soft, rather cottony and very relaxed. As the perfume continues to develop, it picks up a bit of volume and starts to radiate a lightly salty aquatic note. The perfume manages to stay pretty contained leaving the pear note in control where it’s not too sweet, nor too gourmand, but instead it stays in this comfort zone that is pleasantly relaxing and delightfully casual. In the end, Pear Inc. recedes into a cotton and lightly billowy musk with a layer of subdued semi-sweet pear that rides on top along with just a hint of a hair spray note that seems to pop in and out. It’s modern without being obtuse, and it’s wonderfully easy to wear.
From the Juliette Has a Gun website:
Pear Inc. is a fragrance built around a green Pear, laying on a milky heart of Musk and twist of Ambroxan to lift its modernity. A heavenly fragrance evoking happiness, sunny days and positivity!
“I designed this new fragrance thinking about the return of warm sunny days and of my favourite fruit, the Pear. I remember, as a child, noticing its intriguing shape standing out from the others in the fruit bowl. With Pear Inc., I have imagined a refreshing fragrance, with a hint of “gourmandise”. A fruity musk, enhanced with Ambroxan and Pear, like the promise of a beautiful summer.” – Romano Ricci
Top note: Green Pear
Heart Note: Ambroxan
Bottom Notes: Musks, Muscenone, Ambrettolide, Habanolide
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Pear colored bedding; it’s cottony musky fresh.
THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE PEAR INC.: calming, contented, modern
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT PEAR INC.: CaFluereBon, Musings of a Muse,
BOTTOM LINE: Pear Inc. is a nicely subtle fragrance that is perfect for those who love musk perfumes. It’s an easy wear that is perfect for casual everyday wear. I have to say that I like this perfume, but my husband absolutely loves it!
- Bone Rating: 3.5 out of possible 5 bones
- Scent: Fruity Musky
- Classification: Unisex
- Expense: $100 for 50 ml eau de parfum at Twisted Lily Fragrance Boutique and Apothecary. Also available in 100 ml size.
* Sample provided by Twisted Lily Fragrance Boutique and Apothecary.
WHAT I SMELL: Solo’s opening is a nicely warm one with a lightly herbal lavender that is quickly met with a brightened patchouli that sits between earthy, funky and cottony fresh. There’s also an underlying citrus note that helps to keep the patchouli in an uplifted manner. Pretty much from the first spritz, the perfume is fresh, rather dewy and light with a wonderfully positive persona. As the perfume continues to develop, it begins to move to the more spiced with a lightly sweetened cumin, nutmeg and cinnamon melding with the patchouli. Thankfully, the perfume remains light and airy as the spice is kept at the right depth. Soon afterwards, the perfume begins to dry and it takes on a hazy finish. For the most part, Solo remains true to the lavender, patchouli and lightly spiced heart, but it starts moving towards a clean musk finish. But as soon as I thought it would end there, a flattened slightly sour woody note comes to the forefront and that’s unfortunate as the perfume prior to this development was very likable and now it’s just… OK.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: A careworn ranch house from the 1950s or 60s. When it was built it was a beauty, but over time it has become a bit tired and dated and needs a little sprucing up.
WHAT I SMELL: Habit Rouge opens with a bright and sparkling mix of citrus highlighted by a clean barbershop lemon. It feels neat, brisk and fully energetic. After a short time, the citrus begins to mute and a warmth begins to wrap itself around the lemon with a light creamed sandalwood at the center. The perfume still retains its barbershop vibe, but instead of just coming out of the barber’s chair, it feels a bit more like one has prepped for a night out with a great aftershave. As the perfume continues to develop, a light floral note gives the perfume a bit of a softer and more rounded feel. After some more time, the perfume dries, flattens and becomes more herbal and vanilla-woody. Habit Rouge has a proper feel, but not so much as it feels too buttoned up or uptight. And in the end, it’s a perfume that’s easy to wear, gentlemanly and perfect for the office or for any occasion.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Classic man of the mid 1960’s.
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