English Pear & Freesia (Cologne)

The juicy sweetness of the pear is softened by the floral lightness of white freesia, with a green freshness running throughout. Amber, patchouli and woods sit underneath as a warm, woody base that stays in the background.

Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is a quiet scent that stays close. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain and Nishane Karagoz have a close profile.