Pears Transparent Soap - but as a fragrance?

June 12, 2023 2:23 AM

I'm a big fan of Pears Transparent Soap (Amber) and its scent. I'm looking for something very similar (or ideally identical to) as a daily fragrance to wear. I've had a look over t'interwebs and as yet, nothing seems to leap out. Is there hope? Is there a similar fragrance out there waiting for me to find that someone may know of? Or perhaps do I need to get something custom made? Please also take into consideration that I'm male, thus something suitable (scent-wise) would be appreciated. Thank you kindly!
posted by bootlaces to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (5 answers total)

According to a little research, the scents are based on essential oils listed right on box itself. However, proportions would be up to you. I recommend buying one bottle of each type of oil used, and use the droppers to create your own mix until you come up with something that smells pleasant to you. You'll also need a neutral oil as a "carrier oil" like almond or jojoba oil.

NOTE: You should not apply essential oil directly to skin as it can burn.
posted by kschang at 2:42 AM on June 12, 2023

I believe the perfume is mainly lavender, though I stopped buying it when they drastically reformulated some years ago, so I could be wrong. Rosemary and thyme are also mentioned.
posted by Phanx at 4:06 AM on June 12, 2023

BTW, Dollar Tree (at least in Chicago) sells the Pears soap made in India for $1.25. It smells exactly as I remember and stock up on it when it is available.
posted by indianbadger1 at 10:11 AM on June 13, 2023

Looking for a perfume that includes rosemary and thyme as listed in that wikipedia article gives me this, but it looks like formulated for scented candles though.

I would also go to a place like Macy's that has a mens perfume section and talk to the person running it and ask them to recommend something that has this combination.
posted by indianbadger1 at 10:20 AM on June 13, 2023

Response by poster: Hi All!

Thanks for the updates and the recommendations (I'm based in the UK, but we have similar shops that do custom perfumes here). I'll expore my options! I'll mark this as resolved.
posted by bootlaces at 4:57 AM on June 14, 2023