Petite Cherie

A beautiful concoction of peaches and pears, a creamy musk and a hint of grass cuttings and roses -- it's the scent for those who don't want to be blatantly wearing 'perfume'. This was the scent I wore to uni and any other casual settings because it smells more like shampoo or body wash than a woman's fragrance, and I was easing into the habit of wearing perfume regularly. It was the scent I wore when I wanted to be perceived as 'just had a shower' with the subtle fragrance of "shampoo" trailing behind. No one wants a stinking ape in class, and I admit that sometimes I pass the morning shower for Petite Cherie just to arrive for a 9am lecture on time. Petite Cherie might be a little bit of a flirt and oozes girly innocence but this is definitely not a 'Lolita' kind of scent (speaking of the literary reference, it'd be perfect for those who love the Japanese street fashion though). There's something very sophisticated about this fragrance that keeps it from going into cheap Bath and Body Works territory, in my opinion, and I believe that it is the greenness of the pears. This fragrance has that 'Je ne sais quoi' property that makes it very French, and I recommend this fragrance for women of all ages, particularly to those who are children at heart. It is also notorious for going off quickly, so I highly recommend opting for the 50mL rather than the 100mL, and I recommend the EDT for those who love pear notes most because it shows up best in the EDT.

I first fell in love with Petite Chérie after smelling it on my mom. It was so captivating that I'd sneak a few sprays every morning before going to school. I still have that same bottle today, and it's over a decade old, which speaks volumes about my attachment to this fragrance. I love the youthful and feminine character of this scent. To me, it stands apart from common teenage fragrances—it's a little classy, sweet, powdery, and fruity. My favorite aspect is the dominant, sweet, ripe, and juicy pear and peach combination. It has a beautiful sweetness that is never headache-inducing to me. I also catch the powdery rose, which lends a clean, well-put-together quality to the scent. It's a truly lovely combination. However you'd need reapplication due to its weak longevity. I can understand why some people might say it has a "grandma" scent; it does carry a certain vintage, nostalgic feel. However, I believe its timeless quality makes it truly wonderful for all ages. I recently purchased a refill.

This is the most beautiful fleeting fragrance that I will happily top up over and over again. It’s an upside down pyramid, heavy on the top notes and light on the base notes. This is what makes this fragrance and a lot of other Goutal fragrances, light, airy, and angelic. I think what makes PC interesting is the top grass note. It’s a punchy green note that cuts through the sweetness of the pear and peach. Most of the middle notes is hedione; the rose and lilac are there, like a whisper behind the top notes. The vanilla and musk just add another dimension to the fruits and florals. They do not stand out or linger on. I would describe this as a green fruity floral, but a transparent and innocent version, with a playful twist of grass. I absolutely adore it and will continue to wear it, even if it means that I need to overspray over and over again. EDIT : this perfume was made to be worn in the summer heat. The fruity notes really bloom and come to life in hot weather. Favourite fresh summer scent!

I love this fragrance because of how different it feels to anything else I've owned. It's so fresh and to me something about it is transcendent. I was recommended this fragrance by my sister who had sampled it and said that it reminded her of me. I think she was referring to times when we'd bathed together as small children and something in it put her in mind of our baby shampoo. Wearing this at times is like smelling the hair of a freshly bathed toddler which might feel strange to some people but it makes me feel a warmth and closeness and a feeling of love which has made the fragrance become more than something that just smells nice. Petite Cherie will not evoke the same reaction in everyone by any means but the combination of notes should give it a broad appeal, I just wish it lasted a bit longer.

This is everything I wish JHAG Pear Inc was. I don’t really get musk or vanilla, just fresh fruity florals (kind of a shampoo scent if you’re thinking of those green Garnier bottles). It’s giving a less sweet version of fizzy IKEA sparkling pear juice with elderflower syrup. The pear is green and tart but definitely a bit synthetic, not in a bad way. I might be insane but the tartness of the pear in the opening is reminiscent of those tiny green guava candies from Asian markets (you know what I’m talking about). VERY grassy, and with the florals it’s kind of like standing under a pear tree and gardenia bush on a freshly mowed lawn. Definitely a bit of an intimate projection, but on hot days this is my “cool down” frag.