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: Garanat opens with a hint of spiced cinnamon that very quickly turns to the rose. The perfume is soft and creamy, yet at the same time it grabs the wearer because it demands attention as it grows in volume and its middle eastern gravitas. There’s not a lot at play with Garanat, the perfume is a straight shot of incense infused deeply intoxicating beefish oriental rose. As such, it doesn’t change much except for the incense becoming a bit more pronounced along with a woody timbre. But from the beginning to the end, Garanat is masculine and incredibly sexy all while being a perfect gentleman. Who knew rose and incense could be so incredible? It’s a simple as that.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Middle Eastern sexiness; Egyptian actor Yasser Galal.
WHAT I SMELL: Ma Griffe opens with bright aldehydes followed by a mix of florals that turn surprisingly green. There’s an undercurrent of rapturous warmth that sits below the florals that makes the perfume heady and full-bodied in a rather provocative manner. Ma Griffe is not shy in the least and as it goes on she tells you exactly who she is right from the beginning. As the perfume continues to develop, there’s a note or combination of notes that reminds me of slightly worn silk undergarments. It’s a mix of perfume, powder and just a hint of light sweat gained from normal daily activity. As such, this makes Ma Griffe a veritible seductress. As the perfume continues to morph, the florals begin to deepen with tonka bean taking root along side a drying oak moss. Here, Ma Griffe is fully in charge and makes it known that she is all woman and doesn’t mind if you call her a dame.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: The unapologetic user of men; Barbara Stanwyck in the pre-code classic movie “Babyface.”
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