Key takeaways:
- Cherry in perfume can swing from bright, juicy sweetness to dark, syrupy richness.
- Cherry blends especially well with vanilla/tonka (sweet and creamy), almond/amber (warm and gourmand), and woods/leather/smoke (deeper).
- Tart Deco is a cherry scent to try from Snif.
As a certified summer staple, many people are familiar with the taste of cherries. That’s why this guide is dedicated purely to their smell.
We’ll break down what they smell like, the scents they pair well with, and introduce you to our cherry-forward Snif fragrance that just might become your next signature scent.
What Do Cherries Smell Like?
Cherries have a few different elements that make their scent so appealing. Here’s what to know.
Sweet
Cherries have a deliciously sweet smell. It’s bright and slightly floral, which makes it an ideal top note in the world of perfumery.
Fruity
Another part of the cherry smell is the fruity, citrusy side. This can either give a fragrance a fresh, light feel, or it can be more jammy and rich.
Juicy and Tangy
Last but certainly not least, cherry has a juicy, tangy edge to it that makes it mouthwateringly indulgent.
What Scents Pair Well With Cherry?
Cherry can pair amazingly with a range of scents, but these are some of our favorite pairings.
Vanilla
The warmth and sweetness of the vanilla fragrance pair perfectly with cherry. It draws out the natural sweet notes in cherry and adds depth to the light fruitiness. When combined, vanilla and cherry tend to conjure images of freshly baked pastries and decadent lattes.
Rose
Another match made in heaven is cherry and rose. Cherry does have a slightly floral smell, even if that’s not the first note that hits your nose when you smell it. However, pairing cherry with rose draws out its floral edge, giving it an air of elegance and sophistication.
What Is a Cherry Fragrance To Try?
If all this cherry talk has you craving a cherry fragrance, check out Tart Deco. Bringing together an irresistible blend of black cherry, rose, jasmine, birchwood, vetiver, and vanilla, this is a tasty throwback scent that knows how to strike a balance between sexy and playful.
This is the kind of cherry scent you can spritz on to put a little pep in your step and wear all the way to a sunset rooftop date.
Keep It Juicy
If you’re on the hunt for a signature scent that’s a showstopper, then get ready to dive into the world of cherry fragrances. Tart Deco provides the ideal entry point into the world of cherry scents. It’s fruity, flirty, and sophisticated, a perfect combination if we do say so ourselves,
FAQs
What is the smell of cherry?
The smell of cherry is sweet, fruity, juicy, and tangy. It is definitely a citrusy, bright smell, but the distinct tartiness of cherry makes it a complex ingredient when used in fragrances.
Why does cherry smell so good?
For many people, cherry smells so good because it is both sweet and fresh in equal measure. It might also be reminiscent of long summer days and some of your favorite pastries.
Sources:
Why do we like so much the smell of roses: The recipe for the perfect flower | ScienceDirect
The Connections Between Smell, Memory, and Health | Harvard Medicine Magazine