Is Fragrance World Cherry Incense a dupe of Tom Ford Cherry Smoke?
Cherry Smoke EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2024 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
Cherry Incense EDP
Cherry Smoke and Cherry Incense both feature cherry, smoke, and woody notes, but they diverge in execution. Cherry Smoke emphasizes a smoother blend of cherry with leather and smoke, creating a more cohesive and luxurious feel. Cherry Incense leans heavily into the smoky aspect, with a more pronounced incense note that some find overwhelming or reminiscent of church incense. Cherry Smoke is more refined and balanced, while Cherry Incense offers a bolder, more challenging, and budget-friendly experience.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Cherry Smoke
- Cherry Incense
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a smoother, more balanced cherry-smoke fragrance.
- You appreciate high-quality ingredients and a luxurious feel.
- You prefer a more subtle and refined smoky scent.
- You want a fragrance that is easier to wear daily.
- You want a very smoky and incense-heavy cherry fragrance.
- You're on a budget and looking for a similar scent profile.
- You enjoy bold and challenging fragrances.
- You like fragrances with a strong, unique character.
Sour cherry and saffron wrapped in smoke, leather and cypriol, with apricot-tinged osmanthus in the middle. Dark, plush and brooding, built for cold nights and low light.
This is a seriously smoky cherry scent, not a fruit bomb. It’s got a bit of an identity crisis too, with some finding it a churchy incense and others a sexy, mysterious allure. Don't expect a straightforward cherry; prepare for a strong, occasionally divisive, smokiness that matures with time.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Smoke
20% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
14% share of the perfume
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
5% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Smoke
20% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
13% share of the perfume
Cypress
11% share of the perfume
Smoke
20%
vs
19%
Woody Notes
14%
vs
12%
Saffron
8%
vs
14%
Osmanthus
1%
vs
11%
Saffron
8%
vs
14%
Sour Cherry
17% share of the perfume
Cherry
10% share of the perfume
Osmanthus
1%
vs
11%
Leather
18% share of the perfume
Olive
9% share of the perfume
Apricot
6% share of the perfume
Smoke
20%
vs
19%
Woody Notes
14%
vs
12%
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
5% share of the perfume
Cypress
11% share of the perfume
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
Smoke, leather and dark cherry suit autumn and winter. Spring is possible on a cool day, summer is not.
Occasions
Good for date nights and formal evenings, where the drama fits. Too heavy for the office and no use for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
The strong smoky accord and deep, rich notes make this unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for date nights requiring a bold statement. While it can work for evening formal events, its unique character might be too intense for casual daytime wear.
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.
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Saffron, Woody Notes, Smoke
Adds cherry and cypress, drops apricot and cypriol oil or nagarmotha
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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