Cherry

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About

The Cherry accord spans from bright, tart morello cherry to sweet, syrupy maraschino. A fruity-gourmand bridge note popular in modern fragrances.

Scent Profile

The Cherry accord is characterized by a juicy, fruity aroma that can range from tart and slightly sour to sweet and syrupy. It often carries subtle almond or floral undertones, reflecting the natural facets of cherry fruit. The accord is generally perceived as vibrant and gourmand, sometimes with a hint of candied or liqueur-like richness.

Signature Notes

Notes most distinctively associated with Cherry fragrances.

Cherry Cherry 392 Cherry Blossom Cherry Blossom 152 Red Wine Red Wine 48 Cherry Liqueur Cherry Liqueur 23 Black Cherry Black Cherry 103 Sour Cherry Sour Cherry 102 Liquor Liquor 80 Amaretto Amaretto 36

Common Notes

Notes most frequently found in Cherry fragrances.

Raspberry Raspberry 1701 Cherry Blossom Cherry Blossom 152 Cherry Liqueur Cherry Liqueur 23 Liquor Liquor 80 Persimmon Persimmon 16 Tonka Bean Tonka Bean 4801 Peru Balsam Peru Balsam 239 Almond Almond 1183 Vanilla Vanilla 12055 Plum Plum 1090 Rose Rose 9494 Cherimoya Cherimoya 4

History

Cherry as an accord emerged in modern perfumery, gaining prominence in the late 20th and early 21st centuries with the rise of gourmand and fruity fragrance trends. Its use was facilitated by advances in aroma chemistry, as natural cherry essential oil is not available and the scent must be recreated synthetically. The accord reflects a broader movement toward playful, edible notes in contemporary scent design.

In Perfumery

Perfumers use the Cherry accord as a top or heart note to impart a lively, mouthwatering quality to compositions. It is frequently paired with floral, almond, or vanilla notes to enhance its gourmand character, and with woods or musks to provide balance and depth. The accord is common in both feminine and unisex fragrances, especially in fruity-floral and gourmand categories.

Perfumes featuring the Cherry accord

A selection of reviewed perfumes built around Cherry.

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