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Parfums de Nicolai Angelys Pear was launched in 2020. Created by Patricia de Nicolai, it has notes of green notes, citron, bergamot, black currant, pear, jasmine, rose, moss, musk and patchouli. Parfums de Nicolai Angelys Pear is an EDP, eau de parfum.
From the brand -
"For Patricia de Nicolai, nature is the ultimate inspiration. And few fragrances are quite as regal, as inspiring, as downright mouthwatering as the pear. Since its introduction to Europe from Asia during Roman times, this uniquely complex fruit has been treasured, considered a "fruit of the castle" and a sign of high social distinction. It's this inspiration, specifically as it relates to the Loire Valley of France, where both delicious pears and great castles abound, that serves as the focus of Angelys Pear, named for both the Loire city of Angers, and the lys, the symbolic flower of French kings. And the scent itself? A divinely sweet and juicy pear note, enhanced by a bouquet of rose and jasmine, highlighted by invigorating oakmoss that suggests a hint of a classical chypre. Ephemeral and serene, full of purity, light, and calm, this eau de toilette perfectly illustrates the fabled bounty of the Loire Valley."
Fragrantica - "or some reason, I imagine this is exactly how Margarita might have smelled while carrying those hateful yellow flowers on her way to meet the Master. There is something cold, melancholic, dark and tragic about this fragrance — like the atmosphere of an old black-and-white film. The pear here is not juicy or cheerful, but muted, retro and almost sorrowful, wrapped beautifully in violet. The fragrance feels noble, elegant and deeply literary in character. It tells a story rather than simply smelling pleasant. And honestly, I find the comparisons to English Pear & Freesia completely misplaced. They are not even close — this fragrance possesses far more depth, mood and personality."
Fragrantica - "This is an amazing, refreshing, a bit spicy, and juicy scent. It does have a peculiar oakmoss accord, however, that just gives to it and does not take from it. The overall scent that so-to-say ripes on the skin remains joyful, uplifting, and sweet. Yes, sweet. On my skin, it is sweet. not cloying at all. Refreshingly sweet - and a bit sour, which I adore. This combination is among my favourite ones."
Fragrantica - "It's inexplicable to me that pear is not a more common scent in perfumery given that it is so singular and so delicious. Pear is the dominant note in this chypre, but as others describe below, thanks to the green notes at the top, this smells much more like a spring pear or the skin of a pear than a juicy and fully ripened summer pear. It's a very pleasant smell, but it stays pretty close to my skin. The oakmoss is evident almost immediately, and blends well with the musk and the patchouli for the drydown."
