Poirier d'un Soir

When i first tried this it was summer. I'd blind bought a 100ml bottle (£25 from TK Max!) and while I really liked it, i found it too heavy in the heat & wasn't convinced that I'd wear it often. I thought about passing it to my hubby but instead decided to come back to when the weather was cooler. I'm so glad i did! This is a totally unique gem of a scent, that shines in cooler temperatures. The pear note here is photorealistic and is dominant throughout. All of the notes announce themselves individually, each having their own moment to shine. On my skin it settles predominantly to the beautiful pear note, accompanied by spiced rum, caramelised sugar, smokey birch and bergamot. I have not found anything else so unique, it's sublime ❤ The description from the Miller Harris website describes the journey this scent takes me on perfectly. "Poirier d'Un Soir is the scent of a golden sun setting upon a pear tree, the flowers closing and autumnal warmth. Bewitching and elegant, Poirier d'Un Soir is a perfume of intrigue and memory. A distant bonfire crackles whilst you take in the last of the evening light, the scent of a mouthwatering pear tree beating down. Tagetes creates the scent of hay, whilst dusky Turkish rose and peony are accented by tangy blackcurrant and a swirl of caramel. The sensual warmth of ambrette rounds out this hedonistic delight." If you get a chance to test it, do..but don't judge it too hastily. Wait for the dry down!

I just couldn't wait until autumn to share my delight in Poirier d'un Soir. I am wearing it on a summer morning and am ever eager for the season to change, as this Williams (or Bartlett) pear peel and juice hits my skin upon application. There is Williams Ester, produced by Firmenich, that smells just like the fresh fruits, and I wouldn't be surprised if Mathieu Nardin (Houbigant Iris des Champs, Perris Monte Carlo Santal du Pacifique) employed it here. It's a stunning opening, realistic and just persistent enough to seamlessly transition into the heart that's reminiscent of delicious Belle de Brillet (a blend of Brillet cognac and the essence of Williams Pears). If one were to peruse the notes pyramid, do not be frightened by the spun sugar note. If anyone knows my tastes, I shun high amounts of maltol and ethyl maltol at all costs, but here, if either are used, it is simply to exalt this heart accord, and I don't get spun sugar at all. I do get peony in the heart, a fecund bloom exuding an almost overripe aroma, contrasting with the sweet liqueur. Over time, the pear overtones persist, while it becomes ever more woody, smoky birch and incense-like on my skin, shades of nutty-berry ambrette shine through too, shiny-herbal-musky-plush-soft, a spectacular dry down. This is the sole pear-oriented scent that has won my heart over.

Poire flambé au rhum et ses epices. Do you like banana flambéed with good amber rum like I do? I love fruit flambéed in a desert with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. And here it reminds me of a very ripe pear that has been roasted in a knob of soft butter. Thereafter and flamed in good Amber rum and sprinkled with raw brown sugar. We have the impression that the rum has macerated in a wooden barrel with spices (vanilla pod, clove, cinnamon, star anise...), for years, and that it has become thicker and more concentrated. in smells. Here we have the right dosage in everything: the spices are present but it is all in subtlety, the sweetness does not take the bottom, the alcohol warms up a little but without excess and especially the woody notes it is not dry but I the impression that it smells like wood or macerated rum. It is a perfect gastronomic desert but in the sense of perfumery! A perfect balance. Don't think it smells like food, no! Because this woody facet is presented, it offers the possibility of being unisex for me, especially towards drying. The hold of the perfume is very good and it is not heavy but present all day. For months the sugar side disappears more and more in the drying. Really very nice interpretation of rum arranged with spices. It is a syrupy perfume.

Oh dear. Could this be it? I went to a Miller Harris store today for the first time and this beauty was one of the perfumes I tried. I think I might have found "the one". The closest fragrance that ever came close to becoming my signature is Byredo's Mojave Ghost (which I can't wear due to my partner hating it), and I must say that to my nose, Poirier d'un soir is extremely close (my partner somehow likes PDS and can't smell the resemblance, which baffles me, but hey I'm glad he can't). It is fruitier and fresher than MG, and more uplifting, which is definitely a plus, but the overall feel is very similar. Poirier d'un soir is very safe imo, but really stands out somehow, while being tasteful and easy to wear. It is also beautifully blended. Went home to give myself the time of reflection, and ended up ordering a 100ml bottle, which says a lot. Amazing. edit: After a few weeks of wearing this, I now feel confident I can call it my signature fragrance, for Autumn/Winter anyway, as it may be a bit too intense for the warmer months.

Poirier d’un Soir is a complex, boozy pear scent that is a welcome, unique addition to my collection. The pear and rum mix with the woods and spices in a way that is so beautifully balanced. The sweet notes are integrated and grounded with the deeper, richer parts of the composition. As it wears, the pear and sweetness subdue and the bassier notes emerge to make the drydown perfectly unisex. Miller Harris’ fragrances are always so well constructed; their compositions always impress me, even if a particular scent isn’t one I want or would wear. I can appreciate the obvious craftsmanship. Poirier d’un Soir is a “love” for me, falling in second place behind Miller Harris’ La Fumee series. I also appreciate that they sell travel-size bottles; as a collector, I don’t need big bottles. The smaller bottles are also a good way to try out the brand without spending a lot of money– which I’d recommend doing if you haven’t already.

Poirer d’un Soir has a sweet, overripe, juicy pear that’s combined with a rich flavour of rum, spun sugar, syrupy blackcurrants, cashmeran, ambrette, peonies and pink rose. It’s a very feminine fruity floral with a boozy touch on a very subtle, smooth base of cashmeran and ambrette. A cuddly type of scent for cozy days inside. As in Myrica Muse case, another fruity scent that I have sampled from Miller Harris recently, I love the way the juice smells but I am not happy with the modest performance. Almost all 8 samples I have ordered had an issue with longevity and/or sillage but smelled very nice, natural, and mass appealing. The prices varies a bit depending on the collection, but they are fairly expensive overall. I am not happy with this and will not invest my money in most of them. Miller Harris should seriously consider increasing the oil concentration in most of their newer releases!

This is a really interesting perfume and I'm loving the scent journey I'm taking with it. It has one of the most natural and realistic pear notes I've ever smelled, but it’s not a gourmand. I would describe the overall composition as a musky-woody pear aromatic, that turns into an incense-spicy birch tree. I typically don't like stewed fruit or sweet fruit fragrances, and this is not. Instead, It's a remarkable in that the fruit leans masculine, and it's why I like it so much. I think this works well in all seasons, but a pass for the hottest summer days as I would imagine it's a little too much in the heat (but I'll test it out anyway.) Good longevity with what is now my favorite Miller Harris fragrance, and I'm already regretting purchasing the smaller bottle. Totally unique for me. 9/10

Wow, this scent changes drastically like my mood, lol. 'Spiced pear rum' with a touch of green and woody notes after a splash of tantalising, refreshing black currant in the opening. There is a zesty, boozy quality about it from opening to mid-phase. Then it becomes sued-ey, musky, powdery in the drydown. Highly unique and authentically expressive in an effortless way with a lot of twists. I get a completely different mood & tone from Mojave Ghost, so I do not find them that similar. Low sillage and projection after awhile, average longevity.

The fruity opening dissipates rather quickly and the scent takes a 360 turn and morphs into something totally mesmerizing and different from how it started. Poirier d'un Soir is an oddity to Miller Harris collection for the resin/woody/incense bring out a dark and mysterious aura unusual to Lynn Harris' known light/fresh/citrus touch, making it seem like an offering from, say, Armani's prive line. I quite like it.

This kinda smells like drinking a really aromatic pear tea, out of a wooden bowl. I like it a lot! It calms me down and I feel really relaxed while wearing it. It is perfectly unisex. When I want to amp up the femininity in it, I layer it with a fresh rosy perfume :)

It smells great , its just too feminine for me. I dont pick up woods to my nose. Just Pear and Musk?

This reminds me of the desert. Prickly pear cactus, sagebrush, hay, tumbleweed.

First blast, out of the bottle, is bug spray. Unpleasant but dissipates once it hits skin. The woods are immediately apparent, dark and dusky with a little bit of a milky undertone. Not alcoholic, sweet or fruity to me, just thick, warm and comfortable. Stays very much the same, with the gentle woods, but as with all Miller Harris as I’ve found, the projection is very poor so I couldn’t smell it to detect any changes. Longevity was okay but it becomes so so faint that it doesn’t really matter. I must say this scent does confuse me a little, because I feel like I’m smelling something completely different to everyone else, and completely different to the notes. I got an official Miller Harris sample so it’s definitely the right fragrance, so I think it must just be my skin. Either way I did enjoy it but I probably wouldn’t purchase a full bottle because of the performance.

A very interesting juicy fruit/booze/musk scent. I like it but its not a love. It is quite a refreshing, cool musky scent. The pear doesn't really dictate at first. I'm pretty sure my skin has amped up the ambrette. It smells pretty natural. Definitely a unisex scent. I only briefly detect any citrus note at the start which is a shame. After half an hour or so the blackcurrant becomes stronger. I'm not keen on this stage. If there is sugar present then it's very low key on me. It was probably added to tone down the tart blackcurrant leaf. Gradually the ambrette, cashmere wood and blackcurrant seem to dominate. I get average longevity and sillage. A very nice scent for casual wear during warm days. This is a cool room and I suspect this scent is better with warmth.

Wow, this is gorgeous. For me very similar pear note to the one in Juliette has a gun's pear Inc - juicy and fresh with just the right amount of sweetness. The opening stays strong on me for a few hours, and I get more of the muskiness come through, super similar to Pear Inc, but this has probably a better sillage and longevity, although I might try and do a side by side just to properly compare (compear haha!). The thing that surprises me most though is I don't really detect any other notes at all in this, it's very linear indeed, no booziness or gourmand at all. I will likely keep an eye out for a full bottle for a good deal as this exactly what I want from my pear fragrances!

A very sweet, syrupy pear fragrance. Reasonable longevity and projects well for the first few hours - it is lighter than I expected and the pear note is definitely the "hero" note - everything else around it feels geared to round it out rather than playing separate parts in their own right. Certainly not unpleasant but I agree with others that it perhaps lacks a little fullness and body - based on the description and notes, I was hoping for a darker, richer and boozier undertone which never really materialised. That said, if you take it for what it is, it remains a very pleasant, sweet pear scent, rounded out nicely.

I like this one, and I’m usually a strictly gourmand lover, so I was shocked! I have a sample from MH, and I may sound absolutely crazy, but on my skin it smells a lot like Santal 33...except better! Warmer, with more depth. The pear shines through the santal-y ness to make this such a charming, clean and fresh scent. (When I say fresh, I mean nature fresh, not in an aquatic sense at all.) it’s absolutely lovely, and not at all what I was expecting from the description. I feel like this perfume must really change a lot based on skin chemistry, just from reading the reviews, so try before you buy!

Sweet, boozy, juicy pear and blackcurrant. I smell the blackcurrant more than the pear, maybe because blackcurrant is just such a strong, sharp note. Smells like stewed, lightly spiced pear dessert with a splash of rum - but not too gourmand, because of the soft ambrette and fresh, green tinged blackcurrant. I like it, but pear and blackcurrant are not notes that I am crazy about for myself. They just don't feel very "me", even though the smell is one I like. I prefer this type of smell for the home, I think, or on one of my friends.

I don't usually like fruity fragrances, but I kind of like this one. It's like a less punchy, more grown up version of my beloved Calyx (Prescriptives/ Clinique). It has a lot of fruits at the very top, and the dry down unfolds spicy things, ?cinnamon...it's every so slightly boozy. It reminds me of a summer night, getting drunk outside under a pear and a fig tree. Yum and fun.

Pears soaked in booze that have had a blowtorch taken to them to caramelise their sugary outsides. I’m not a gourmand person, but I really dig this. The dry down pulls a bit masc on me and I don’t think I’d want a full bottle, but this is way more interesting and fun than your standard sweet scent and I’d definitely recommend it to people who like the boozy/woody/sweet vibe!