Jeroboam Kun Amo (Vanina Murraciole) 2025 + Pear Cocktail Giveaway

Jeroboam Kun Amo

Jeroboam Kun Amo courtesy of Jeroboam

The latest extrait from the Paris-based Jeroboam brand, Kun Amo, proudly showcases the humble pear as its muse, proving deftly, and in its own emphatic way, that it isn’t just guava that is predicted to be the scent of the summer (N.B: I’ve smelled a whole bunch of mangoes recently too). Using the characteristic musk-forward approach of house perfumer Vanina Murraciole, Jeroboam’s Kun Amo delivers a pretty shot of nature-identical pear, before extending the sweeter, slightly oceanic tendrils of the initial accord long into the heart of the fragrance.

Kun Amo by Jeroboam

Photo used courtesy of Jovoy Mayfair

Transforming a pear accord – something that might traditionally be considered quite a flighty, flirty, yet passionate note that’s often teamed with clean floral bouquets – into something more statuesque and seductive, isn’t as simple as metaphorically taking the protagonist’s hair down and removing her glasses (a la She’s All That). There’s a palpable boosting of certain aspects involved: using maltol to extend the pear’s overall sugary sweetness, subtly dosing the cashmeran so it hypes up the salty oceanic molecules and adding mandarin and raspberry ketone to respectively introduce and bridge out the hero accord into the combination of assorted musks and ambery woody molecules listed in the base.

perfumer Varina Murraciole

Perfumer Vanina Murraciole and Jeroboam brand owner Francois Henin pictured in London last year

Of course, none of this technicality really matters – I include it only to remark on how the perfumer has managed to expand the scope of something young and frivolous to make it feel far more mature and considered, whilst still retaining its initial innocence. The inclusion of almond and the boozy, amaretto tone in the spine of the fragrance does this in an elegant way and even though the musk components seem to want to amplify the nuttier facets on my skin, the body of Jeroboam’s Kun Amo is all quite moreish and addictive.

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A friend of mine (bonjour Clemence!) said recently that it smells like “a pear brandy, but without the brandy” and, at first, I figured that she might have misspoke, but upon reflection – and another wearing – I totally understand what she meant. Kun Amo is, to further steal her parlance, a pear liqueur. It’s a sassified pear cocktail that’s been ripened and seasoned to create a musky perfume that should long live up to its translated name (from *Esperanto): With Love.

Notes: almond, bergamot, mandarin, pear, jasmine, ocean spray, raspberry, cashmere, sugar, ambery woods, musks, cedarwood

Disclaimer: a sample of Kun Amo was provided by Jovoy Mayfair.

Oli Marlow, Contributor

KUN AMO by Jeroboam

Jeroboam Kun Amo

Thanks to the generosity of Jeroboam we have a 30 ml bottle of Kun Amo for one registered reader mostly worldwide (with some exceptions), so please click here to see if you qualify. To be eligible please leave a comment about what strikes you about Jeroboam Kun Amo and where you live. Draw closes 7/10/25 and will be announced two weeks later.

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Please read Oli’s review of Your Oudhness, Karl’s Ambra, Nicoleta’s review of Floro (* which includes an in-depth discussion of  the language and origins of Esperanto).

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36 comments

  • Wonderful review of Kun Amo a grown up pear perfume. I think of pear as from The Body Shop and juvenile. Oli’ review changed my mind. Yeah, guava and mango are every where.
    Thanks for the link to Floro, since I never heard of it!
    USA

  • I’ve really enjoyed fruity & boozy fragrances that are wearable in hot weather. And I also love it when a fragrances fruit is natural and doesn’t smell like candy. One I’ve spent time with a lot is Memoir of a Perfume Collector Trouble in Paradise. If this can give me the same vibe of a natural fruit with boozy undertones, I think I’d love Kun Amo would be right up my alley. Thank you for the review. USA.

  • I find my struck by the idea of a “pear liqueur”, because for all my years experiencing fragrances, a boozy pear fragrance isn’t just one I’d never head of, it frankly isn’t one I thought would ever exist! So for that reason, I’d love to try it.

    London, UK

  • Ramses Perez says:

    Jeroboam is truly a house I feel like deserves much more recognition than it currently has. Insulo, in my opinion, is the most realistic, beautiful vanilla fragrance ever created. Now, Kun Amo is diving into new territory with something fruity and slightly boozy from the house. Yet, you’ll find no boozy notes but rather a blend of surrounding elements that give the sensation of a liqueur. Major props to the perfumer for achieving this and the timely release of this scent for the summer. I’m located in the USA.

  • The transformation of a typically light pear note into a sophisticated, musky, boozy “pear liqueur” fragrance is striking, blending innocence with seductive depth. The use of maltol, cashmeran, and amaretto-like almond notes creates an addictive, mature scent. I live in Poland, EU.

  • Kensolfactoryodyssey says:

    What strikes me most about Jeroboam Kun Amo is how it takes something as lighthearted and juicy as pear and transforms it into a rich, musky extrait that still retains its charm. The idea of a “pear brandy without the brandy” totally hooked me—I’m intrigued by how the amaretto and ocean spray come together with musks and almond to give it body. I live in California, USA, and would love the chance to experience this sassified pear in person!

  • Kensolfactoryodyssey says:

    What strikes me most about Jeroboam Kun Amo is how it takes something as lighthearted and juicy as pear and transforms it into a rich, musky extrait that still retains its charm. The idea of a “pear brandy without the brandy” totally hooked me—I’m intrigued by how the amaretto and ocean spray come together with musks and almond to give it body. I live in California, USA, and would love the chance to experience this sassified pear in person!

  • DAISY PEREZ says:

    I get super excited when I see a new perfume from a house that i am familiar with and that i have yet smelled. I love Jeroboam. Kun Amo sounds so delicious!! I am sure i will be blind buying this fragrance sounds like she is all that!!

  • AleksCipri says:

    I love pear brandy! I’m very intrigued to see a lovely more mature pear scent. Boozy fragrances are something that I like as well as almond notes so this one is going to my myst-try list! Cheers from Illinois,US.

  • Really interesting breakdown of how Jeroboam Kun Amo handles a pear accord, combining cashmeran, maltol, ketones, and the woody base to achieve something more mature, stately, and less flirty. If this smells anything like a distilled pear schnapps—strong, lifelike pear smell, with just a hint of boozy foundation—it’s probably wonderful. Great bottle too.

    I’m in the USA.

  • goldenswan says:

    Jeroboam Kun Am has an interesting mix of notes that don’t usually go together, but somehow it works. It’s soft but has something a little deeper going on underneath. I don’t usually go for orange blossom, but here it feels different and more grown up. USA

  • What strikes me about Kun Amo is that it’s built around a youthful, historically frivolous note and yet manages to be given more weight and maturity by technical expertise. A pear brandy without the brandy – that speaks to me a lot and I can imagine it.
    I love “light fruit” notes and find that indeed they seem to star mainly mainstream fragrances, be a bit fleeting and speak only to a certain target audience / age. I would be happy to smell a more grown up, boozy, seductive pear which still manages to stay a pear centric fragrance and not delve to faraway territory.
    Greetings from Denmark.

  • Systeme D says:

    I am a fan of pear, but it is not easy to find the note/accord done well. This review has beautifully described a successful treatment of pear, and I am intrigued!

    Gourmand fragrances are not my thing, but it sounds like Jeroboam has managed to transcend the category and create something more mature and refined.

    I also love the aesthetic of Jeroboam’s art deco flacon! Bonus!

    I would love to be included in the draw.
    I am in Chicago, IL, USA.

  • I really love pear in perfumes! And ocean spray? Wonder how that smells!
    Oli sparked my interest with “Kun Amo is, to further steal her parlance, a pear liqueur. It’s a sassified pear cocktail that’s been ripened and seasoned to create a musky perfume that should long live up to its translated name (from *Esperanto): With Love”
    EU

  • wonderscent.mari says:

    Thank you for this wonderful review of Kunst Amo! I love a fragrance that takes me on a journey. I enjoyed reading about the seductive heart stage of the fragrance. Love the pear and almond on this one, sounds a delish! I really like that this pear is a bit boozy and quite uplifting, juicy but also quite different with this soft marine air! Sounds a very radiant fruity creation! Can’t wait to try it!
    Commenting from the EU.
    Thanks for the draw & the beautiful presentation!

  • Patricia R. says:

    I transferred the notes and possible feel of this fragance to the classy, yet understated autumn brown quilt jacket that both my late grandma and Catherine Princess of Wales would wear – in my imagination. And I would totally go with that idea. Would be great to win this one. I live in the EU.

  • What really stood out to me about Kun Amo is how it takes the pear note—usually light, fresh, maybe even a bit playful—and turns it into something deeper and more addictive. I love that it’s described as a “pear liqueur” rather than just a fruity scent. The idea of adding almond and ocean spray gives it this unexpected richness, and the musks sound like they’d add a real lasting warmth. I’m always looking for a pear fragrance that feels grown-up, and this one sounds like it hits that balance beautifully. I’m in Austin Texas and would love the chance to try this one for myself!

  • This sounds interesting and I’m not sure I can imagine what this actually smells like. A musky aquatic pear brandy without the brandy? But it’s boozy? Idk. Oceanic pear brings ex nihilo blue talisman to mind so maybe a boozy take on that? I’m grasping at straws here. I’m in the USA

  • I’m glad to hear the variety of new it notes, such as pear. And a pear brandy, albeit without the brandy, sounds substantial and stunning. In maryland.

  • What strikes me is the added depth and maturity to the fragrance where peach usually reigns delicate and airy. This seems bodied and captivating with its boozy nutty essences. Beautiful composition. NY, USA

  • olgAPOISON says:

    Pear liquer, wow. Since trying Pear Inc Ive been obsessed with chill and yummy Pear accord. My favourite hand cream has a Pear scent. Excited to try. From eu.

  • Pairing a pear accord with salty, oceanic notes is a really interesting combination. The addition of amber woods, cashmere and the musks lends the composition an elegance. I’m always excited to see a boozy note (in this case almond/amaretto) in a scent used for summer wear. MD, USA

  • Ooh, a pear liqueur – salty-sweet pear with a boozy swing – sounds delightful. I don’t typically gravitate towards fruity fragrances, but the idea of a fruit note that is “statuesque” and “seductive” sounds like a must-try. I live in USA.

  • carrie_earle says:

    I love the scent of pear in fragrance. The problem is that it is generally used in younger leaning and/or body spray type scents. The idea of Kun Amo being a grown up, boozy, sophisticated profile has me very excited to try it. I’d love to be able to have a chance at winning this and having it be the first Jeroboam in my collection. I live in the US.

  • roxhas1cat says:

    I’m all in for a pear that is more mature. That almond and booze makes it sound very addicting. I love Clemence’s take on fragrances. This seems very different than my beloved Gozo. Thanks for the chance. USA. WA state.

  • theSCENTguy says:

    This sounds absolutely amazing. I feel like pear is a criminally underutilized note in perfumery and I would LOVE to try this!

    EU

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thanks for the great writeup!
    Really nice mix of notes in here, especially the pear, almond and sea spray. I do like the amaretto doesn’t steal the show in this fragrance as can often happen and layers beautifully with the other notes to create a liqueur that shines of grace.

    Cheers from WI, USA

  • Sulema Sosa says:

    “A pear brandy but without the brandy,” love it! Sounds interesting and delicious. We need a scent like that down here in Brownsville, Texas.

  • Valentina Horan says:

    Have never tried Mancera, but after hearing about it I really wanna try it!

  • The inclusion of almond and the boozy, amaretto tone in the spine of the fragrance does this in an elegant way and even though the musk components seem to want to amplify the nuttier facets on my skin, the body of Jeroboam’s Kun Amo is all quite moreish and addictive. A beautiful description I am really intrigued by the notes breakdown of pear, amaretto and musks this sounds like a majestic scent. Thanks a lot from the UK

  • Of course, none of this technicality really matters – I include it only to remark on how the perfumer has managed to expand the scope of something young and frivolous to make it feel far more mature and considered, whilst still retaining its initial innocence. The inclusion of almond and the boozy, amaretto tone in the spine of the fragrance does this in an elegant way and even though the musk components seem to want to amplify the nuttier facets on my skin, the body of Jeroboam’s Kun Amo is all quite moreish and addictive. A wonderful piece really fascinated how the perfumer creates a boozy,fruity, and musky fragrance kudos to the perfumer. A house that I need to explore further. Thanks a million from the UK

  • Nice review Oli! Not easy to create a pear centered perfume, but Ms.Murraciole is able to create a great pear accord (addictive, mature with innocence) far form the flirty, young that usually feels around this pear white floral style. Oli speaks about pear brandy, but it is more like and Eau de Vie Poire Williams. I live in Spain, EU.

  • Very interesting combination. The review describe a modern, fruity, and musky fragrance, with a creamy woody base. Lately I’m into clean and fresh fragrances and this mix sounds so appealing.

    Oly review, talks about a Fruity Opening, with a prominent pear note, enhanced by raspberry and a touch of almond. Then a Creamy and Woody Dry Down, providing a smooth and comforting feel, but with an impeccable presences. For me seems like a scent choice for every occasions. Great review Oly, so excited for this Giveaway. From USA.

  • foreverscents says:

    I would love to have a fragrance with a pear note in my collection. Kun Amo’s pear accord certainly sounds statuesque and stately, as explained by Old in the review. I love how the pear extends to cashmere and wood notes. This does indeed sound addictive, with much love, as its Esperanto name suggests.
    I live in the USA.

  • This is a very unique concoction with many different facets and qualities that play off one another. Here you have a floral, woody, and musky scent that seems to suites many scenarios. Sounds like a sweet year-round pleasure that can be enjoy by all but cherished by few. The concept of pear brandy is unique and a well deserved addition to the world of fragrance. Would love to own, from Jacksonville, NC.