Tom Ford Cherry Smoke is the dark, leather-and-saffron sibling to the Private Blend cherry family - where Lost Cherry indulges and Electric Cherry sparkles, this one smoulders. EV's No. 185 captures the cherry-saffron-smoke opening; the leather drydown is where budget translation hits its hardest limit.

This one's a divisive beast. Many love the rich, mysterious blend of plum, smoke, and leather for its luxurious, seductive character. However, others find it leans too heavily into the smoky, leathery elements, dismissing the fruit as an afterthought or even absent altogether.