Nashi pear

What Does It Smell Like?

Nashi pear smells like biting into a crisp, juicy Asian pear on a warm afternoon—delicate and honeyed, with a subtle floral whisper underneath. Imagine the clean sweetness of white grape juice combined with subtle melon, a touch of green apple skin, and the faintest suggestion of flowers like jasmine or tuberose. It's refreshing without being sharp, creamy without being heavy. The aroma feels almost translucent, carrying that distinctive watery crispness of the fruit itself, as if the perfume has captured the very juice suspended in air.

Origin & History

Nashi pears (Pyrus pyrifolia) hail from East Asia, particularly Japan, Korea, and China, where they've been cultivated for centuries. These round, apple-shaped fruits contain volatile compounds including esters and aldehydes that create their characteristic aroma. Perfumery rarely uses genuine nashi extract; instead, fragrance chemists synthesise the note by combining fruity esters (like ethyl butyrate), floral molecules, and green accords. This synthetic recreation allows consistent, stable scents without relying on seasonal fruit availability or expensive extraction processes.

In Perfumery

Nashi pear functions as a radiant, optimistic top or heart note, often appearing in feminine fragrances, fresh colognes, and contemporary gourmands. It provides immediate fruit-forward freshness whilst remaining sophisticated—never cloying. Perfumers deploy it to soften florals, brighten citrus, or add juicy roundness to white floral or fruity compositions. It typically accords beautifully with jasmine, musk, or peony.

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