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English Pear & Freesia Eau de Cologne bottle English Pear & Freesia EDC
EDC Concentration EDT
F Gender F
2010 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Pear & White Flower Eau de Toilette bottle Pear & White Flower EDT
Our Verdict

While both share pear and freesia notes, Jo Malone's English Pear & Freesia offers a more refined and complex experience, while Primark's Pear & White Flower is a simpler, budget-friendly alternative. The Jo Malone cologne has a brighter, more pronounced pear note and a cleaner, more sophisticated dry down. Primark's version leans slightly muskier and less nuanced, making it ideal for casual, carefree wear when you don't want to use the real deal. If you want the original, go for Jo Malone. If you want a cheap dupe, go for Primark.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose English Pear & Freesia if...
  • You want a more nuanced and sophisticated fragrance.
  • You appreciate higher quality ingredients and longevity.
  • You prefer a brighter, juicier pear note.
  • You want the prestige of the Jo Malone brand.
Choose Pear & White Flower if...
  • You're on a tight budget and want a similar scent.
  • You need a casual everyday fragrance for quick errands.
  • You prefer a softer, muskier dry down.
  • You don't mind sacrificing some complexity for affordability.
Our Verdict - English Pear & Freesia EDC
A quintessentially fresh floral with juicy pear and airy freesia, this is the ultimate everyday fragrance for those who want to smell clean, elegant and quietly radiant.
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Our Verdict - Pear & White Flower EDT
A refreshing and budget-friendly scent perfect for everyday wear with a subtle fruity edge and clean floral touch.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
English Pear & Freesia EDC
Pear & White Flower EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 54% vs 100%
Only in English Pear & Freesia
Melon 46%
Shared Notes
Freesia 50% vs 23%
Only in English Pear & Freesia
Rose 50%
Only in Pear & White Flower
Floral 31% Jasmine 27% Peony 19%
Shared Notes
Musk 27% vs 100%
Only in English Pear & Freesia
Patchouli 26% Rhubarb 24% Amber 22%

Accords

English Pear & Freesia Pear & White Flower
85%
Fruity
100%
95%
Floral
60%
Fresh
80%
55%
Musky
40%
45%
Green
30%
Powdery
Fruity shared
85%
100%
95%
Fresh shared
60%
80%
Musky shared
55%
40%
45%
30%

Performance

English Pear & Freesia Pear & White Flower
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

English Pear & Freesia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Crisp pear, melon, and freesia make this scent supremely fresh and light, perfect for spring and summer. Its airy character is less suited to the cold of winter, but its gentle fruitiness can transition into early autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Soft projection and inoffensive freshness make it ideal for office and casual daily wear. It is subtly romantic for a date, but too sheer for formal events or intense enough for sport.

Pear & White Flower

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Pear & White Flower's fresh floral and fruity elements make it ideal for warmer months, particularly spring and summer, when lighter scents are more enjoyable.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its subtle and fresh character suits casual and daily wear, as well as work environments. It is less suited for formal events or strenuous activities.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
68%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, fresh, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

English Pear & Freesia EDC
Pear & White Flower EDT
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