Intense Cherry
Cherry and blackcurrant in the opening are not subtle, but they are not syrupy either. The bergamot keeps the fruit accord tart rather than jammy, and cherry blossom in the heart adds a floral translucence that shifts the composition away from a straightforward gourmand. Violet and rose give the mid-stage depth, the cherry blossom preventing either from becoming too formal. Vanilla and amber in the base round the drydown into something warm and soft, the fruit quality still present but now in the background.
Why We Carry This
Fruit-forward fragrances at niche price points need to justify the premium in material quality. Intense Cherry does it through the cherry blossom-violet heart, which gives the composition layers that cheaper fruit fragrances do not have. The amber drydown keeps it from reading as a single-season novelty.
Scent Profile
Top notes: Cherry, Bergamot, Blackcurrant
Heart notes: Rose, Violet, Cherry Blossom
Base notes: Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber
Character
Accords: Fruity, Sweet, Floral, Powdery, Vanilla, Musk
Perfumer: Pierre Montale
Launched: 2020