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Cherry is a smell that everyone is familiar with, but doesn’t get utilized too often as the main note in many perfumes. Usually, it will be complement to the greater whole, rather than the star of the show. Outside of cheap body sprays, it’s just not that prevalent. However, there are some nice options for those wanting a cherry scented fragrance. In this post, I will present nine perfumes that can get the job done.
What is the Best Smelling Cherry Fragrances?
My Favorite Cherry Perfume
Delices de Cartier for Women 1.0 oz Parfum Classic Spray
It opens up with an iced cherry note and bergamot, which gives it a sweet/tart cherry limeade sort of smell. Very cool, but features a pink pepper note sitting just underneath that. After that initial opening, Delices becomes smoother and a bit powdery from jasmine and iris notes.
It becomes creamy, powdery, with that sweet cherry presence all the way through. Amber and tonka bean really help tie it all together. Not super heavy, but gave me over 7 hours of wear during testing. Delices de Cartier Review
Cherry Liqueur and Sweet Warmth
Tom Ford LOST CHERRY 3.4OZ / 100ML– Lost Cherry is indeed one of the best cherry fragrances out there. However, it is also very expensive and the performance is just decent. So, for many it might not be the best option. Here’s some closely scented alternatives of it: Lost Cherry Similar Perfumes
Lost Cherry is absolutely warm and sweet with a cherry liqueur opening that reminds me somewhat of Cherry Dr. Pepper. Then, there is the natural cherry note, almond, tonka bean, and some light spices that comes through in the latter stages.
The sillage is lighter to moderate and it lasts just over 7 hours, on my skin. I wish it was a little more affordable or just had elite performance to justify the price. But, the actual fragrance itself is pretty awesome. Lost Cherry Review
Syrupy Cherry Candy
Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 3.3 Ounce
Cherry and berry are the sweet fruit notes, with the former in the lead. Also, it’s pretty syrupy in its presentation and quite candy-like in its smell. This does have overlap with Lost Cherry, with its additional almond and vanilla notes.
However, I will say that this one is sweeter towards the sugary end of the spectrum. Yet, it also has a darker quality due to the licorice and tea notes, that further separate it from the Tom Ford.
Woody/Incense Cherry
Lovefest Burning Cherry– This has plenty of resemblance to Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry, but gives you a thicker and more syrupy aroma than that. You get praline and raspberry, which help to develop this beyond just the cherry note.
Yet, it will shift into something that is more influenced by amber, an incense smokiness, and a big dose of woods. This really separates Lovefest Burning Cherry from the other options of the list.
Palo santo and guaiac wood play a large role in this one, with the lightly resinous amber note. The cherry will stick around, while the other notes fall by the wayside. It’s got a more balsamic finish than some of the others, with floral notes that are present, but not at all overwhelming.
This has a very light sillage, the longevity itself is good, but this isn’t going to be a massive fragrance that takes over a room.
A Softer Interpretation
Baked Goods Cherry
Live Irresistible Delicieuse– This Givenchy flanker fragrance didn’t get too much attention when it released, but it is a fine example of a cherry perfume. This gives you more of a cherry pastry aroma in the dry down versus just the straight fruit.
It’s cherry, some light rose, almond, and caramel in the earlier stages. Then, the vanilla note comes through and takes over that creamy sweet role, alongside our cherry target note.
I really like the opening act of Live Irresistible Delicieuse when the almond is blended with the cherry, it’s fantastic. The latter stages are more basic and not as exciting, but it’s worth a try overall.
Unique Option from Estee Lauder
Modern Muse La Rouge Gloss– Cherry is the main star in this Modern Muse flanker, but it kind of goes its own way with the addition of notes like vinyl. The cherry smell is pretty similar to the Petite Robe option above, but again, Le Rouge Gloss sets itself apart.
Sweet cherry blends with a vinyl/leather aroma and a rose note. Interesting, but it does turn somewhat powdery while retaining its candy-like sweetness during the wear. Quite a casual perfume, though, it is a fragrance that performs well.
Leathery Oud & Cherry
Cherry Oud by Guerlain– Cherry isn’t the main note that gets focused on here. Also, this Guerlain isn’t going to be the most mass appealing. However, for those who enjoy a good oud or leather fragrance, the additional cherry may make this the option for you.
This opens up with a fairly big burst of oud and then a sour cherry note. Again, cherry isn’t going to be the main focus. As it transitions, the oud will fade some, and you get a period of leathery cherry.
But, the dry down does lose a lot of the cherry influence that was there, which is somewhat disappointing (doesn’t totally go away). Chery Oud wouldn’t be my first pick, but it will be for some folks. Smoky, sweet, leathery.
Glam it Up
Very Good Girl Glam– This flanker from the Good Girl line is a nice blend that utilizes cherry quite effectively. With that, you also get a prominent rose note, with appearances by almond and vanilla.
The rose here isn’t overly red, at times, it feels like there’s a greenish stem influence in the mix. Kind of a juicy cherry and rose early on, kind of sour and tart. Then, the dry down is more of a vanilla cherry and that rose kind of tones down to give Glam better balance.
Performance is really great. Long lasting and this one can project like crazy for a few hours, before it mellows. A cherry option for the colder to moderate days of the year.
Inexpensive Cherry Perfume
Seductive Red by Guess– This is an interesting one for around $15-20. The opening is pretty synthetic and the cherry is more syrupy and candy-like. But, after that initial wave, Seductive Red gets better and you have a cherry scented blend that has some nice powdery touches. Feels juicier, also.
Vanilla and almond also feature prominently, but this isn’t a heavy or thick fragrance. It’s light and a bit airy, and yes, I do get the comparisons with Cloud by Ariana Grande. Not the same, however, but you can pick up on a relation.
The cherry top is also paired with the cherry blossom middle. The violet is the second most noticeable of that part.
The performance isn’t amazing, but for the price this is a nice deal, if you’re into this sort of perfume.
One from Dior
Fève Délicieuse– Feve is one that I’ve enjoyed coming across. It gives you a blend of sweet and edible notes, without taking on that bakery gourmand like smell. Tonka bean and cherry (probably heavier on the former) with additions of caramel, vanilla, praline, chocolate, and coffee.
There are powdery qualities, lavender and rose touches, and a rather distinct herbal spiciness in the dry down. This one is kind of different, but feels familiar. This can be pricier beyond the usual Dior perfumes, so it may be one that you want to try before you buy.
I never tried the older version of Fève Délicieuse, so I’m not entirely sure if it changed a great deal or what. But, this is a great little perfume.
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