Cherry might just be one of our favorite scent notes around right now. Which is something we’re super happy about, as cherry perfumes seem to be having a well-deserved moment in the limelight once again!
As well as newer bottles racking up millions of hits over on Tiktok, we’ve noticed some of the best cherry perfumes from over the years working their way back up into the realms of popularity.
Why? Cherry perfume offers plenty of complexity and can be paired with all kinds of other notes: fruits, sweets, citruses, and woods. It can be elegant and refined or fun-loving and lighthearted. Best of all, it also layers well with plenty of other perfumes.
Not sure where to start with cherry fragrances? We’ve rounded up all of our favorites below.
Demeter Cherry Cream by Demeter
Demeter Cherry Cream by Demeter is one for the sweet perfume lovers. This rich, silky smooth, mouthwateringly sweet fragrance is one of the most delicious with a gorgeous cherry hue that you’ll love in the spring. With a sharp cherry opening and a potent dry down of vanilla and more cherries, this is a scent that works just as well as a standalone perfume as it does layered with a fruity or gourmand fragrance.
Montale Intense Cherry by Montale
Cherry perfume lovers need look no further: Montale Intense Cherry by Montale is arguably the most intense cherry scent around. Designed as a unisex fragrance with a soft, fruity undertone, Montale Intense Cherry ticks all the boxes as your next signature scent if you want something versatile yet unique. Powdery, musky, and sweet, this beautiful perfume blends top notes of cherry and bergamot with a dusting of rose petals and musk.
Tom Ford Lost Cherry by Tom Ford
Tom Ford Lost Cherry by Tom Ford might just be one of the most popular cherry perfumes ever produced. Heady and gourmand, this endlessly popular scent is one of the most highly coveted of 2023, with an impressive longevity that only requires one or two quick spritzes to perform. Expect a sweet, almond-heavy initial blast of scent that drips with gorgeous black cherry. Its base notes are just as mouthwatering, blending roasted tonka beans, sandalwood, vetiver, and cedar.
Bombshell Intense by Victoria’s Secret
Looking for a cherry fragrance that doesn’t break the bank? Bombshell Intense by Victoria’s Secret is a cherry perfume that you’re free to spritz as many times as you like without worrying about the price tag. Fruity, sweet, and vanilla-heavy, this youthful perfume is a top choice for heady summer nights. Its heart note of red peony adds an extra feminine hue to this exhilarating scent.
Jo Malone Sakura Cherry Blossom by Jo Malone
Jo Malone Sakura Cherry Blossom by Jo Malone is a cherry blossom scent rather than the fruit itself. The result? All of that cherry-hued glow with a slightly more mature, refined finish. An elegant perfume that delivers Jo Malone’s signature sophistication, Jo Sakura Cherry Blossom is a springtime scent that’ll have you dreaming of strolling under flower-filled walkways while the sun peeks between the clouds.
Green Tea Cherry Blossom by Elizabeth Arden
Green Tea Cherry Blossom by Elizabeth Arden isn’t your usual cherry perfume. Instead, it’s a scent that offers a cherry finish with a whole new depth thanks to its heavy green tea note. A fragrance of contrasts, it balances fresh, green notes with sweet, sparkling florals and citruses. If you’re looking to try out the world of cherry perfumes without throwing yourself in head first, this is the cherry scent to buy.
Little Kiss Cherry by Salvador Dali
Little Kiss Cherry by Salvador Dali is a youthful cherry perfume that dazzles all kinds of outfits with a dash of light-hearted fun. This budget friendly perfume brings together that all-important cherry note and marries it with litchi, yuzu, and Amalfi lemon. But don’t be dismayed if you’re looking for a layered scent: its beautiful dry down brings together classy notes of rice, magnolia, and musk.
We’ve finished talking you through all of the best cherry perfumes, which means you can now head over to perfume.com to choose your favorite!
Georgie Darling is a freelance lifestyle and travel writer from London, England. Her work has been published in ELLE, Yahoo, Red, Grazia, and Tripadvisor, amongst others. When she’s not writing, Georgie spends most of her time travelling to new countries and scuba diving. She’s been an avid fragrance lover since a young age and considers Alaïa by Alaïa Paris to be her signature scent.
