For the Love of Cherry: the Best Cherry Fragrances

Cherry fragrances were being produced like crazy in the early to mid 2020’s. Their popularity still prevails, especially now that the rise in fruity fragrances, with cherry being a very popular fruit, has increased.

What do cherries smell like, though? Well, that depends. They can smell like a mix of sweet, juicy fruitiness with a tangy, slightly tart edge, often accompanied by a bitter almond nuance (like the pit) and sometimes a floral or darker, woody depth, shifting from bright and candy-like to rich, boozy, or even smoky depending on the fragrance’s profile.

Let’s take a look at some of the best cherry fragrances in our rotation.

1. YSL Black Opium Over Red EDP

How you react to this will depend greatly on how you feel about the Black Opium DNA in general. While this stands out as a flanker due to the cherry note, it is still very much a Black Opium fragrance, and you can tell.

That being said, Over Red is a well-blended, daring, glamorous fragrance. If you’re looking for sophistication, you won’t find it here. Here you’ll find glitters, glamour, and wild nights out. That’s what this flanker of Black Opium smells like to me.

2. Sabrina Carpenter Sweet Tooth Cherry Baby EDP

On the sweeter side of cherries, we have Sweet Tooth Cherry Baby by Sabrina Carpenter. I’m surprised gourmand isn’t included in the fragrance family choosing for this scent. I personally love the Sweet Tooth fragrances, but I get how they’re not everyone’s cup of tea.

If you like sweet scents with a hint of fruity tartiness, this flanker is for you. The cherry note adds an underlying darkness that is ever so slight, which makes this perfume irresistible. In addition to that, the Sabrina Carpenter scents are relatively affordable. So why not give it a try?

3. BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking Extrait EDP

BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking Extrait is a unisex scent balancing sweetness with rebellious spice. The initial burst of cherry deepens with almond and pink pepper. This perfume’s got a playful, almost mischievous edge.

The cherry intertwines with the creamy milk and tonka bean notes, creating a comforting sweetness. However, the base of oud, rum, and amber adds a darker, more complex dimension. The cherry never truly disappears, but it becomes part of a richer, more intriguing composition.

4. Tom Ford Cherry Smoke EDP

Another smoky cherry. Tom Ford has numerous cherry fragrances (3 perfumes and a body spray), but I chose this one because it’s my favourite. Tom Ford’s Cherry Smoke is a bold and smoky interpretation of the cherry note.

This cherry is a darker, more mysterious take, with something smouldering beneath the surface. As it develops, the cherry note melds with leather and olive, creating a savoury and intense heart. The cherry weaves in and out of these smoky layers, adding a touch of sweetness that balances the overall composition.

5. Guerlain Cherry Oud EDP

Guerlain’s Cherry Oud offers a luxurious take on the cherry fragrance, blending the fruit’s sweetness with the richness of oud and leather. The initial cherry note is jammy and ripe, accompanied by other fruity nuances that enhance its sweetness.

The intoxicating blend of Turkish and Bulgarian roses adss a elegance to the scent and blends well with the cherry note. The base of oud and leather creates a smoky, animalic depth. Like most cherry fragrances, these scents all wear beautifully during the winter, especially this one.

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