Jo Malone London · 2010 · Christine Nagel
English Pear & Freesia Cologne
Premium$$$, 3 of 5
The houseUnisexWearers sayUnisex
Ripe, juicy pear wrapped in cool white freesia and a hint of rose, over a deep, woody patchouli.
Jo Malone London says
You’ll smell Williams Pear, freesia and patchouli.
More from Jo Malone London’s description
It also mentions Pears, White freesias, Rose, Pear, Amber and White musk.
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Wearers say
From 6 Reddit threads · Read what they say
How far it carries
An arm’s length
How long it lasts
Under 4 hours
When to wear it
Spring, summer
only 2 sources
Where to wear it
Office, every day
only 2 sources
Who it suits
Unisex · Any age
only 2 sources
Mass appeal
Broadly liked
Compliments
Sometimes
only 2 sources
What’s inside it
What Jo Malone London names
What the label names
7 scent ingredients on the label, familiar names first.
A label must name certain ingredients, most of them ones that can cause allergies; some houses print more. It is never the whole recipe.
2 citrus1 herbs & lavender4 florals
Citrus2
Herbs & lavender1
Top notes3
when you spray it
Heart2
as it settles
Dry-down2
what stays
4 more lines on the label, not there for the smell
Not for the smell4
Wearers say
Wearing it
A fresh and photorealistic pear balanced by soft freesia and delicate patchouli. Longevity is modest as a cologne, making it a gentle and office-friendly everyday staple.
How far it carriesArm's length
Perfumers call it sillage.
Wearers find it sits politely around arm's length, projecting softly without becoming loud or intrusive.
“JM is clean and refined, like Sunday-garden- party proper.”
Reddit comment, r/FragranceStories, 2025 · 3 votes
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Some say
Some wearers find it creates a gentle, subtle scent cloud.
“I do like subtle perfumes and JM are always good office friendly or travel fragrances.”
Reddit comment, r/FragranceStories, 2025
How long it lastsUnder 4 h
Most wearers report that it evaporates quickly from skin within two to three hours.
“Love JM fragrances but they last 2-3 hours😡😔”
Reddit comment, r/FragranceStories, 2025 · 6 votes
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Some say
Some wearers experience brief longevity typical of light colognes.
“I tend to get a good 4-6 hours with some JMs, but I do have a sensitive nose.”
Reddit comment, r/FragranceStories, 2025
When and where to wear itWarm daytime office
Its light and fresh character makes it ideal for warm weather and professional work settings.
“Love this scent, I always get compliments while wearing this, works well sa weather din nten.”
Reddit comment, r/fragheadph, 2024 · 5 votes
Who it suitsUnisex
Though marketed to women, its subtle woody undertone allows men to wear it comfortably.
“Love them! I’m a girl haha! My partner uses them too and loves the smell.”
Reddit comment, r/fragheadph, 2024 · 9 votes
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Some say
Some wearers describe it as wearable for both men and women.
“Maybe it’s because of its freshness and subtle woody undertone that makes it appealing and wearable for men as well.”
Reddit comment, r/fragheadph, 2024 · 6 votes
Appeal and attractionBroad
Wearers find it brings polite positive feedback and widespread appreciation.
“English pear and freesia is divine”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2025 · 6 votes
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Some say
Some wearers receive compliments when wearing the scent.
“I reach for my freesia all the time and people have complimented it🥰”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2025 · 4 votes
As a blind buyMost kept it
Most blind buyers kept and enjoyed the fragrance, though skin chemistry differences occasionally cause regret.
“Ooh I love this one soo much. I had a full bottle of it but haven’t repurchased as I feel I want to sample some more pears first.”
Reddit comment, r/FragranceStories, 2025
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A few say
A few wearers regret purchasing without testing due to sharpness.
“There’s something quite sharp in English Pear & Freesia that my nose could never get over.”
Reddit comment, r/desifemfrag, 2025 · 5 votes
What it’s likened toFresh juicy orchard pear
Wearers compare it to real juicy orchard pears tempered with clean floral notes and subtle patchouli.
“It’s lovely. A proper fresh pear. I live amongst pear orchards, you’re making me consider repurchasing it now.”
Reddit comment, r/FragranceStories, 2025 · 5 votes
More from wearers · 2 themes, 2 quotes
Some say
Some wearers praise its authentic, juicy fresh pear aroma.
“and i do like the pear and freesia too, it has patchouli in which is usually a no-go, but the patchouli in it is soft”
Reddit post, r/FemFragLab, 2025
A few say
A few wearers detect an unpleasant sour turn on their skin.
“Unfortunately the pear version started to smell like rotting pears to my nose.”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2025 · 2 votes
LayeringLayer with Myrrh & Tonka
Wearers frequently layer it with rich amber or woody bases like Myrrh & Tonka to boost longevity.
“Myrrh and Tonka layers beautifully with English Pear & Freesia and it lasts forever.”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2026 · 2 votes
From 6 Reddit threads.
Our match of the notes
Shares its notes
IdôleLancôme · shares pear, patchouli, rose and clean linen
Replica Lazy Sunday MorningMaison Margiela · shares pear, patchouli, rose and clean linen
Dylan PurpleVersace · shares pear, freesia, rose and clean linen
Matched by the notes each house names. A shared note is not a promise they smell alike.