Not only is the scent refreshing, I find it "refreshing" that this fruit candle isn't real sweet or cherry-pie scented. It honestly smells like cherries, having just a hint of "green" that makes it authentic. I find it has a good throw and I often burn it in the kitchen to freshen the air after cooking. Of course one can combine it with one of the baked-goods scents if cherry pie is the desired result.