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Oil-based perfume
Astrid Perfume Cherry Picking
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Astrid Perfume Cherry Picking is a women's fragrance from the American brand Astrid Perfume, released in 2018.
The brand creates women's and unisex compositions in an oil perfume format, focusing on rich scents and expressive development on the skin.
Cherry Picking comes across as a sweet floral gourmand fragrance with an unusual spicy tea nuance.
The name of the composition suggests a juicy, playful mood. However, the pyramid does not list cherry as a separate note: its impression is created by cherry blossom, sugar, a dessert accord and white tea.
As a result, the fragrance does not smell like literal fruit syrup, but rather like an airy blooming garden beside a pastry display.
Ginger and myrtle add liveliness, a gentle spiciness and a greenish freshness to the composition.
Development and Sillage
At the heart of the fragrance is cherry blossom, softened by creamy gardenia and sweet gourmand nuances.
White tea brings transparency and makes the composition feel more focused, while ginger keeps the sweetness from becoming flat or overly predictable.
Myrtle reinforces the impression of cleanliness and adds a subtle woody-green outline to the fragrance.
In character, Cherry Picking will appeal to those who enjoy noticeable, sweet and feminine fragrances with a floral heart.
This is not a minimalist perfume for a barely perceptible cloud of scent: according to its profile, it has very strong sillage, so the composition can make an active presence in its surroundings.
On the skin, it is especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, dates or festive occasions, when a rich scent becomes part of the overall look.
Concentration and Application
Astrid Perfume Cherry Picking is available as an oil perfume.
This format is usually perceived as more intimate when applied directly to the skin, but in this case the stated very high sillage calls for careful attention to the amount used.
The precise dosage for skin and clothing is not specified in the available data, so it is best to start with a minimal application and evaluate the development after some time.
The oily texture is particularly well suited to targeted application on pulse points, while clothing may noticeably extend the presence of the sweet floral accord.
Before applying it to fabric, consider the material and test its reaction on an inconspicuous area.
No additional concentrations of Cherry Picking are listed in the database, so it is impossible to compare this release with Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum or Extrait versions.
The Perfumer and Its Place in the Brand's Style
Cherry Picking was created by Astrid Favro-Hild Weinstock.
The composition reveals an approach built on contrasts: a sweet pastry and sugar stand alongside white tea, ginger and myrtle, while the white-floral softness of gardenia is balanced by the freshness of a flowering tree.
Thanks to this, the fragrance retains its decorative quality and dessert-like mood while remaining multilayered.
Cherry Picking clearly reflects Astrid Perfume's direction: bold oil compositions in which floral and gourmand accords can be rich, unusual and instantly recognizable.
The brand's range includes the Sea Witch, The Nine Muses, Sweet Notes, A Study of Lilac and Tea Party I collections, although the available data does not specify which collection this fragrance belongs to.
Similar Fragrances
For further exploration of a similar mood, consider Shiseido Zen Sun, as well as Natura Essencial Exclusivo Floral and Edgardio Chilini Silver Olibanum.
They offer an opportunity to compare different interpretations of floral character, intensity and sillage.
At the same time, Cherry Picking stands out for its combination of white flowers, tea-like transparency, spicy ginger and a sweet pastry accord.
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