17 October 2026 · By Faan Perfumes

Pear in perfume: what it smells like and which FAAN bottles use it

FAAN Amjad Coral Extrait de Parfum 200 ml bottle

Quick answer: Pear perfume notes smell juicy, crisp and slightly green, like the flesh and skin of a ripe pear rather than a pear sweet. It is a top note, so it opens a scent and fades within the first hour. Four FAAN bottles use it: Amjad Coral, Qasida Senses, Qasida Purity and Amjad Mystery. Start with Coral.

What pear smells like, and what it does not

Pear in perfume is not a syrup. It is a clean, watery sweetness with a green edge, a bit like biting into a firm fruit. It does not smell of cooked fruit or jam, and it is less loud than peach or mango.

Some people find it nostalgic, because it reminds them of soft drinks and fruit salads. Others find it fresh and polite. Because it is not sticky, it is one of the easiest fruits to wear at work.

How perfumers use pear: top, heart or base

Pear is nearly always a top note. It is light and it evaporates quickly, so it gives the first impression and then steps aside for flowers and woods. In all four FAAN bottles below it sits at the top, and the heart carries a floral or spicy note that picks up where the pear leaves off.

That also explains the staying power. Pear alone does not last, so the base of the pyramid decides how long you smell it afterwards. For the full idea, read top, heart and base notes explained.

Pear in the FAAN range

Bottle	Pear sits with	Heart	Base	Projection / longevity
Amjad Coral	Bergamot, mandarin, ginger	Orange blossom, Georgywood	Ambrofix, musk, akigalawood, cedar	3 / 3
Qasida Senses	Jasmine, bergamot, orange essence, pink pepper, raspberry, red berries	Bourbon vanilla, iris, coconut, damask rose, peony, lily of the valley	White musk, sandalwood, patchouli, woody notes	3 / 3
Qasida Purity	Fig nectar, lily of the valley	Ylang-ylang, sambac jasmine, tuberose	Cashmere musk, sandalwood milk, vanilla	2 / 3
Amjad Mystery	Hazelnut, frankincense	Rose, saffron, sambac jasmine, osmanthus	Sandalwood, vanilla, ambergris, akigalawood	3 / 4

What it is paired with in these pyramids

Citrus and ginger (Coral): this is the cleanest version. Bergamot and mandarin keep the pear sharp, ginger adds a little heat.
Berries and flowers (Senses): raspberry and red berries turn the pear into a fruit basket, and jasmine takes it floral. Listed for her.
Fig nectar and lily of the valley (Purity): green, milky and soft. The pear here is quiet, which fits the projection of 2.
Hazelnut and frankincense (Mystery): the unusual pairing. The pear is sweet and nutty with a thin line of smoke, and it ends in sandalwood and vanilla.

Wearing advice: season, sprays, who tends to like it

Pear suits warm weather, so Coral and Senses are listed for spring and summer and Purity for spring and autumn. Mystery is the exception, listed for autumn and winter, because the nuts and resin make it cosy. Two sprays are enough for any of them. Pear tends to appeal to people who find heavier scents tiring, and it is a safe choice for the office. Coral, Purity and Mystery are unisex, Senses is listed for her. Our spring and summer guide has more.

If you like pear, start with Amjad Coral

Coral is the plainest way to meet the note. The pear is first in the list, the pyramid is short, and the finish is clean woods and musk. It is an Extrait de Parfum at €44.99, and it is one of our best sellers. If you want pear with flowers, try Senses. If you want it creamy, try Purity. If you want it dark, try Mystery. The Qasida line and the Amjad line hold all four, and the full range shows the rest.