The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Braccialini released Cherry Chic in 2016. Nathalie Lorson created it with one idea in mind: take a fruity note and actually commit. The name says it all, Cherry Chic. A fruity accord translated into a perfume with an ornamental sensibility. Italian fashion sensibility, translated into a wearable experience.
What makes Cherry Chic work is what surrounds the cherry. Tonka bean gives it weight, not heavy, just present enough to matter. Violet adds a powdery floral layer that elevates the fruit above the usual sweetness. Cedar and patchouli in the base keep the whole thing from floating away into the air. When a fruity fragrance has structure, it's worth wearing. This one does.
The evolution
The opening announces itself with fruit, bright and sweet, the pink pepper adding a quick spark before the green notes settle it down. Fifteen minutes in, the top notes begin their slow exit. Violet enters quietly, then the guava follows, creating a warm tropical sweetness that never overwhelms. The heart phase lasts a few hours as the powdery florals take over. Then the base arrives: tonka bean's sweet vanilla warmth, cedar's dry woody character, and patchouli's depth underneath. The drydown lasts several hours on skin, closer and warmer than the opening.
Cultural impact
Cherry Chic is the kind of fragrance that invites discovery, appealing to wearers who appreciate sweet, powdery florals with genuine complexity. The tonka-cedar combination adds structural depth, moving the scent beyond simple sweetness into something more nuanced. Red fruits interplay with powdery florals, creating a layered experience. The tonka-cedar combination catches attention for the way it balances sweetness with depth.
