Is Alexandria UK Cherry Flames a dupe of Tom Ford Cherry Smoke?
Cherry Smoke EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Cherry Flames EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Cherry Smoke
- Cherry Flames
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Which Should You Buy?
A dark, seductive cherry layered in smoke and leather, Cherry Smoke leaves a bold, haunting trail that commands attention. Not for the shy, but unforgettable for those who seek drama and depth.
Cherry Flames is inspired by Tom Ford's Cherry Smoke, a dark cherry-and-incense gourmand. It keeps the tart cherry-almond-rose opening and smoky Peru balsam heart, but the dupe is sweeter and simpler overall, missing the leathery, incense-heavy depth reviewers praise in the original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Sour Cherry
54%
Saffron
46%
Smoke
37%
Woody Notes
36%
Leather
30%
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
28%
Olive
24%
Osmanthus
24%
Apricot
22%
Black Cherry
46%
Peru Balsam
41%
Musk
33%
Tonka Bean
33%
Frankincense
33%
Styrax
32%
Almond
29%
Jasmin Sambac
27%
Rose
25%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Cherry Smoke thrives in cool to crisp weather where its smoky cherry-leather warmth can unfold without overwhelming. The dense, opulent character is ideal for fall and winter, while its richness is a touch heavy for summer.
Occasions
This scent is bold and sensual, making it an excellent choice for formal evenings or dates. Its smoky richness is less suited for office or sporty settings, where it may come across as too assertive and lingering.
Seasons
Community season votes for Tom Ford Cherry Smoke, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Tom Ford Cherry Smoke, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds apricot and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops almond and black cherry
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