Maraschino

Eeek just got my hands on this and it’s not something I ever expected Sospiro to make but at the same time, I’m so glad they did and you can definitely still tell it’s by them. To me, it’s tart sweet, but a tart that is yes, so sweet that you it conveys a “sickly syrupy” sweetness, but still a tart and not a syrup. The longevity of this is just as great as all their other perfumes, it stays on clothes for days. Everything is blended very well, which I!!! love when it happens because so often a note stands out more than others and so a perfume becomes just “cherry scent”. It’s not the case here, if you want for people to pick up on, or associate your scent directly with cherries, you’re not going to achieve that with this. The fact that you can’t associate it with one note alone (which ironically seems to be what people want quite badly from the reviews) is what makes this perfume NOT cheap smelling at all. I can see how this could be a “gourmand for men”, but I wouldn’t like it on a man. It’s very womanly to me. Not girly, because I also wouldn’t see this as something worn by a girl. This is for someone who knows themselves very well. When you enter a room, it carries a silent power—as if you know something that others don’t, which makes you imperturbably calm.

let's talk cherry! I was sampling Rouge Smoking from BDK and the very first whiff of cherry reminded me of Maraschino, but there were more similarities - both are gourmand, sweet, vanilla'y, powdery, I could pick similar florals... So I sprayed them on two wrists for two days straight just to have a proper side to side comparison. Both are absolutely lovely but I find Maraschino just slightly more interesting hence the review here. First of all, the cherry notes doesn't go away like in Rouge Smoking, but stays blended into the composition throughout. Maraschino's cherry is a bit sour, like a runny sour cherry jam (I am guessing that was the intention), so interesting. While it could be considered gourmand it is not overtly sweet like Rouge Smoking and the drydown of Maraschino actually has something more woody and dry in the base - making it more unisex. I'd say it's a gourmand for men, but also a perfect lovely scent for women as well. Overall the biggest win for me is the lasting impression of cherry, which I have not encountered yet elsewhere, it's normally a top note that is quite fleeting. I feel like it's a bit underrated looking at reviews, definitely a top notch perfume!

I had the chance to smell this scent before it was launched at ScentXPlore in New York, December 2023. Let me tell you, I cannot stand cherry fragrances they all smell like cough syrup/too almond-y to me. But THIS? Is a masterpiece. The combination of the fruity notes in this (strawberry/peach) with that beautiful musk that is so characteristic of sospiro, makes this MOUTH WATERING & HEAD TURNING. No joke, I own & review hundreds of fragrances as a content creator but THIS is the cherry on top (pun intended lol) 🤌🏼 Brava to the perfumer & the whole team behind this scent - they were able to create the perfect Maraschino Cherry scent, without making it overly synthetic, juvenile or cough-syrupy. it is a very photorealistic scent of a Marchino cherry; sourness followed by sweetness of biting into one in a fruity cocktail. I can think of anything this reminds me of, but if you think of the opening in Tom Ford's electric cherry, it has similar qualities although it goes in a very different direction. The addition of Sandalwood and tonkabean makes this scent very well-rounded and complete at the drydown. I rarely give scents 10/10 but this one deserves it. 👏🏼🍒

Maraschino is definitely one of the most unique cherry fragrances I’ve ever smelled! It’s not your typical cherry scent, some cherry fragrances share the “cough syrup" kind of vibe but this is more fruity, sweet with floral touches and a wonderful warm, balsamic and rich base. Opens up very fruity, with a blast of strawberry, apple and peach! Apple and peach give a fresh-sweet and mouthwatering aspect which I absolutely adore! Soon enough a wonderful, sour, tangy & sweet cherry note comes up which is perfectly combined by the almond creating a tender, delicate kind of milky layer. In the mid a rich, floral combination starts showing up, cutting off the sweetness, giving an uplifting, elegant & slightly feminine touch. As it dries down the cherry note is definitely still there, tonka bean with vanilla are combined perfectly, creating a little bit of creamy sweetness. Amber adds warmth & a balsamic touch, while sandalwood & vetiver creates a subtle woody base. Amazing creation by Sospiro !!️ Wonderfully blended, high quality & unique juice! This one is definitely gonna be one of the best releases of the year. Ig fragrancesguru

Many sources attest that the real creator of Maraschino was Bartolomeo Ferrari, when he realised that by using marasca, a cherry with a juicy and slightly sour pulp, including leaf and nut, an exquisite liqueur could be created. A liqueur that became the vaunt of the Venetian Republic, but also of the city of Zadar, appreciated by kings and queens all over Europe. And let's be honest, this fragrance cannot be disliked. It is easy, simple, slightly sweet and with a very pleasant cherry (not sour cherry) undertone, balanced by the bitterness of the almond, by a splendid, creamy floral part, it is undoubtedly mass appealing. It brings me joy, it is playful and fresh, really nice. In my wishlist, too. ‘Boy with Cherries’ painted by Manet.