Cherry

69 perfumes

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.

Citrus 3%

Floral 10%

Fruity 38%

Green 4%

Sweet 43%

Warm 12%

Woody 4%

Earthy 5%

Animalic 3%

Fresh 10%

Signature Notes

Notes most distinctively associated with Cherry fragrances.

Cherry 73

Red Wine 6

Liquor 8

Common Notes

Notes most frequently found in Cherry fragrances.

Raspberry 249

Cherry Blossom 20

Cherry Liqueur 2

Liquor 8

Persimmon 3

Tonka Bean 857

Peru Balsam 39

Almond 214

Vanilla 2082

Plum 198

Rose 1645

Cherimoya

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.