Our take
What does English Pear & Freesia smell like?
Composed by Christine Nagel and launched in 2010, English Pear & Freesia has become one of Jo Malone London’s most recognisable scents. It captures a very specific moment: an English autumn, a ripe fruit still cool on the branch. The opening is juicy, with pear leading in all its grainy sweetness, joined by watery melon and slightly sour quince. The heart pairs peppery, luminous freesia with rose and a white-flower accord that softens the fruit. The base turns woodier: light patchouli, amber and rhubarb, whose green tartness keeps the sweetness lively to the end. It sits close to the skin, as the house style intends, and layers well.
When to wear it
An everyday scent for the office or weekends, especially in transitional seasons; it suits lovers of delicate, low-sugar fruity scents.
It belongs to the Floral, Fruity family. English Pear & Freesia is one of 4 creations by Jo Malone in our encyclopedia.
