Character
The Story of Cherry Syrup
Cherry Syrup captures the bright, sweet‑tart aroma of ripe cherries, paired with a whisper of almond from benzaldehyde, creating a gourmand sparkle that lifts any fragrance composition.
Heritage
Cherries entered the Western palate when Roman general Lucius Licinius Lucullus imported the fruit from the East in the 1st century BCE. Medieval apothecaries recorded cherry extracts used in sweet medicines and festive confections. In the 19th century, chemists isolated benzaldehyde, the compound that gives cherries their almond nuance, and began producing it synthetically. By the early 1900s, perfumers incorporated cherry‑syrup absolutes into gourmand fragrances, marking the first fruit‑focused gourmand trend. The note resurfaced in the 1990s niche scene, where it defined a generation of sweet, retro‑inspired scents. Today, Cherry Syrup remains a staple for designers seeking a bright fruit core with subtle nutty depth.
At a Glance
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Turkey
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Solvent extraction
Fruit flesh and skin
Did You Know
"The almond nuance in Cherry Syrup comes from benzaldehyde, the same molecule that flavors bitter almonds; it was first isolated in 1832 by French chemist Pierre Eugène Marcellin Berthelot."