Nashi Pear
A crisp, juicy fruit with a subtle sweetness and watery transparency. Nashi pear brings a distinctly East Asian freshness to compositions.
Fragrance Pyramid
Olfactive Character
Crisp, watery, and delicately sweet. Nashi pear is less sugary than European pear, with a transparency and lightness that suggests fresh water and clean air. It is subtle and refined.
Origin & Harvest
Nashi pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) is native to East Asia. The perfumery note is a synthetic accord, as the fruit does not yield a usable essential oil. The construction emphasises the watery, crisp character that distinguishes nashi from Western pear.
Key Molecules
Ethyl-2-methylbutyrate provides the fruity character. Cis-3-hexenol adds green freshness. Damascenone contributes depth. Hexyl acetate creates the juicy, ester-like quality.
Safety & Regulation
Synthetic pear accord components are well characterised and IFRA compliant. No significant allergen concerns. Safe for use at standard fine fragrance concentrations.
In Perfumery
A delicate top note that adds East Asian character to compositions. Found in Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia. Pairs with muguet, green tea, and white musk. In KIDA KYO, nashi pear adds crisp, Japanese freshness.
History
Nashi pear has been cultivated in Japan, China, and Korea for over 3,000 years. The fruit is a symbol of autumn in Japanese culture. Its use in perfumery brings a distinctly Asian perspective to the fruit note category.
