Fragrant pears are small in size and are round to oval in shape with long, straight, green-brown stems. The smooth, waxy, and thin skin has a matte, yellow-green base and is covered in red blushing and prominent lenticels or pores. The flesh is crisp, moist, firm, and ivory to cream-coloured encasing a few black-brown seeds in a central core.

Fragrant pears live up to their name with a strong, floral aroma and when ripe, they are crunchy, juicy, and sweet.