Considering how much I love Guerlain perfumes I’ve been remarkably slow in catching on to their Aqua Allegoria range. However, I’m now properly caught up as I have four of these glorious fragrances and plan to continue adding more to my collection.
Guerlain launched Aqua Allegoria in 1999 with five scents and one or two new ones are launched every year, mainly as limited editions. This year’s new addition is Pera Granita* and though it shares the same signature as those in its Aqua Allegoria family, it also has its own distinct and beautiful character.
Aqua Allegoria fragrances are inspired by the wonders of nature and they’re all bright, outdoorsy, young, uplifting and fresh. Pera Granita means Pear Sorbet and it’s a natural fit with rest of the collection in the way itperfectly encapsulates the mood of Summer. The notes are:
Top: Calabrian Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon,

Heart: Pear, Osmanthus, Orange Blossom

Base: Cedar, Moss, White Musk
The Pera Granita journey begins with a blast of sparkling citrus, quickly followed by the pear note which is a bit more cool and crisp than sweet. The scent then mellows as a floral accord comes into play. The dry down is musky but it still has a fruity floral element and the pear that comes through reminds me of pear drops. All in all, it’s a gorgeous scent that’s harmonious and exhilarating.

Another reason I enjoy collecting the Aqua Allegoria range is that the flacon references th...