Forbidden Fruits

Forbidden Fruits riffs on Jo Malone's English Pear & Freesia, one of the house's most beloved crisp fruity-florals, but takes the concept in a sweeter, more layered direction. The opening piles raspberry, pear and citrus together for an immediately juicy, candy-like burst that's far bolder than the original's restrained, almost watery pear note. Jasmine, peach and berry fill out the heart, adding a fruit-salad sweetness the designer scent deliberately avoids. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood gives it a soft, slightly gourmand finish rather than English Pear & Freesia's clean, quiet skin-scent close. The result is fun and easy to wear but reads as a different, sweeter fragrance in its own right rather than a faithful match - fans of the original's minimalist charm may find this version a bit much, while those wanting more sweetness will enjoy the trade-off.