Two fragrances can both list berries or cherry and smell nothing alike. The difference is usually in the supporting notes.
Candy-sweet fruit
Look for descriptions emphasizing syrup, sugar, frosting, candy, punch or bright tropical sweetness. These scents foreground sweetness.
Dark fruit
Look for amber, woods, musk, saffron, spice, wine-like facets, florals or earthy notes around the fruit. These materials can make fruit feel deeper, less literal and more atmospheric.
How to shop online
Read past the headline note. Look at the middle and base, then compare the overall description. Our online candle-scent guide explains the same method in more detail.
If dark fruit sounds more like you, start with Blackberry Fairy.