Crisp, dewy pear dominates the opening — bright but not candy-sweet, more like biting into cold fruit than smelling a candle. Freesia and white rose lift the heart into a soft, clean floral that reads feminine without being heavy, while melon keeps the whole thing light and slightly aqueous. Patchouli and musk in the dry-down are genuinely subtle, adding just enough warmth to anchor what would otherwise float away entirely. Projection is polite; sillage stays close to the skin by hour two — a well-behaved fragrance that doesn't announce itself across a room. — Made for warm-weather days, office wear, or anyone who wants something easy, pretty, and quietly elegant.
Drawing inspiration from the enchanting aroma of Jo Malone's English Pear and Freesia, ALT. Fragrances introduces "Saxon Pear", a tribute to the mesmerizing essence of the British countryside and the timeless echoes of its poetic past.…
Budget-tier pear-floral that echoes Jo Malone's vibe; longevity is modest but the opening is charming.
feminine
Playful pear-forward scent in the Jo Malone lane; less sophisticated but a great everyday grab at the price.
feminine·Reapply after 3–4 hours for best results
The top dupe of Jo Malone's English Pear & Freesia is Saxon Pear by ALT Fragrances, scoring 8/10 for accuracy and 7/10 for longevity. At $39, it's a 80% match to the $160 original — saving roughly $121 per bottle. Below: 2 more dupes scored across the same two dimensions, aggregated from Reddit r/fragranceclones, Fragrantica, and blind tests.
Based on community consensus, the highest-accuracy dupe for English Pear & Freesia is Saxon Pear by ALT Fragrances (accuracy 8/10, longevity 7/10). If you prioritize longevity over accuracy, sort the grid above by longevity to see the top performer on that axis.
Every dupe is rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores are aggregated from community consensus on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones, and Fragrantica. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.
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