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Which Should You Buy?
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Jo Malone London's English Pear & Freesia (2010) - the Christine Nagel pear-freesia unisex cologne that became Jo Malone's most-loved fruity-floral, here translated into a King William pear opening over freesia with a patchouli-musk close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime unisex wear at a fraction of the designer-niche price.
This perfume is a fresh, clean floral that will take you straight back to the 90s. It's universally likeable but perhaps a bit too nostalgic for some, feeling like a familiar flashback rather than something new.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 6% |
| Floral | 28% | 35% |
| Fruity | 20% | 18% |
| Green | 8% | 13% |
| Sweet | 24% | 22% |
| Warm | 6% | 6% |
| Woody | 7% | 4% |
| Earthy | 13% | 11% |
| Animalic | 10% | 13% |
| Fresh | 22% | 17% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Light pear-freesia structure peaks in spring and summer; autumn carries lightly. Winter off-season.
Occasions
Light fresh-fruity-floral unisex is built for casual day, office, and warm-weather date. Less suited to evening.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean floral and fruity profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and daily office use. However, its classic, lighter nature with moderate sillage means it's less suited for formal events or a dramatic date night.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Fruity, Fresh accords and Pear, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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