Warrant’s “Cherry Pie”, The Runaways’ “Cherry Bomb”, Hozier’s “Cherry Wine”… There’s a reason why so many artists — spanning decades and genres — are inspired by one commonplace fruit. On the one hand, cherries represent the simple sweetness of youth and capture the heady nostalgia of long summer days (life is but a bowl of cherries, after all). On the other, they’re shorthand for sex, seduction, and a loss of innocence (think the sultry lyrics of Lana Del Rey or Twin Peaks’ Audrey Horne tying a cherry stem with her tongue).
In the art world, cherries are symbolic of wealth and decadence. The Dutch Old Masters couldn’t get enough of them in their elaborate still lifes, spilling out of ornate silver dishes with bouquets of flowers. The same can be said for cherry fragrances. A cherry note is never just one thing — it can be sweet and succulent, bright and tart, or deep and indulgent. Whatever it’s mixed with can also completely change the game, whether that’s rich ouds, boozes and spices, earthy leather and wood notes, florals, or other fruits.
Thanks to this versatility and complexity, cherry fragrances have long been topping ‘viral fragrance’ lists (especially our own). In fact, you’d be hard-pressed not to find Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry and Kayali’s Lovefest Burning Cherry in the bathroom cabinets of the coolest people you know. With that in mind, find the very best cherry perfumes ahead — whether you’re on a budget or after something more luxury.
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Sabrina Carpenter Cherry Baby Eau de Parfum, $29.88
“This is the first cherry perfume I’ve tried and honestly, the bar has been set very high. I (wrongfully) assumed that this would be a super-sweet (dare I say, Short ‘n Sweet), Jolly Rancher-esque perfume, but I was quickly proved wrong. The bright sweetness of cherry is beautifully balanced with warm, sensual notes of vanilla, cashmere wood, and musk. It feels elevated and sexy — a perfect date night perfume. I wore it to a fancy dinner date with my fiancé and felt so confident and beautiful all night. (The right perfume can totally transform your mood and energy.) As it dried down, the warm, sweet amber-y notes lingered. I also love the burgundy chocolate bar-inspired bottle, which stands out in my perfume wardrobe and has a satisfying magnetic closure. Sabrina Carpenter, the sound of the summer and budding fragrance mogul? Yes please (please, please).” — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer
Sabrina Carpenter Cherry Baby EDP Fragrance 30ml/1oz, $, available at Walmart
Source:: Refinery29
