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Pear Leaf

Q: Is Pear Leaf natural or synthetic?

. Extraction: The aromatic material is typically obtained through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the leaves..

GREENS, HERBS AND FOUGERES / fresh · green · fruity

Pear Leaf

Category	GREENS, HERBS AND FOUGERES
Subcategory	fresh · green · fruity
Origin
Volatility	Heart Note
Botanical	Pyrus communis
Odor Strength	Medium
Producing Countries	China, Italy, United States, Argentina, Turkey
Pyramid	Heart

Green, crisp, and faintly fruity. Pear leaf smells like the orchard in early autumn — clean, waxy green with a whisper of the fruit's sweetness and a slight astringency from the tannins.

Scent
The Full Story
Fun Fact
Extraction & Chemistry
In Perfumery

Scent

Pear leaf has a bright and fresh green aroma — a dewy morning in an orchard. cis-3-Hexenol leads the green-leaf top, allyl heptanoate adds pear-pineapple lift, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate ripens the body. The accord reads tart-juicy with a green undertone, fading within the first hour on skin and pairing naturally with stone fruits, white florals and citrus.

Evolution over time

Immediately

Bright and green, reminiscent of fresh leaves

After a few hours

Subtle sweetness develops, softening the brightness

After a few days

Earthy undertones emerge, providing depth

The Full Story

Pear leaf is a perfumery green-fruity accord — there is no commercial extract of Pyrus communis foliage — built to evoke the smell of the orchard in early autumn. The construction lives on the boundary between green-leaf and pear-fruit: cis-3-hexenol [A] for the cut-leaf top, allyl heptanoate for pear-pineapple lift, and trace ethyl-2-methylbutyrate for ripe-fruity body. The 'pear' character (a specific ester, ethyl trans-2,4-decadienoate, CAS 3025-30-7) appears in some pear-leaf reconstructions but is more closely associated with the fruit accord proper.

Sources & Notes

[A] PubChem CID 5281167 — cis-3-hexenol (leaf alcohol), CAS 928-96-1. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5281167.

Did You Know?

Did you know?

Pear leaf is used in perfumery and in traditional herbal remedies, known for soothing properties.

Extraction & Chemistry

Extraction method: The aromatic material is typically obtained through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the leaves.

Molecular Formula	Complex mixture: hexanal (C₆H₁₂O), trans-2-hexenal (C₆H₁₀O), arbutin (C₁₂H₁₆O₇)
CAS Number	N/A — no widely established CAS for pear leaf extract
Botanical Name	Pyrus communis
IFRA Status	No known restrictions
Synonyms	PYRUS LEAF · PEAR TREE LEAF
Physical Properties
Odor Strength	Medium

In Perfumery

Pear leaf is primarily used as a heart note, often serving to bridge the gap between top and base notes. It works with floral elements like jasmine and rose, as well as fruity notes such as pear and apple. it can complement green notes and aromatic herbs, creating a balanced and well-rounded fragrance experience. Its versatility allows it to be used in both fresh and complex compositions, making it a valuable ingredient in the perfumer's palette.