Is Rogue Perfumery Bonded a dupe of Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry I 48?
Lovefest Burning Cherry I 48 EDP
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Lovefest Burning Cherry I 48 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Bonded EDP
Kayali's Lovefest Burning Cherry and Rogue Perfumery's Bonded diverge significantly despite shared woody and sweet facets. Lovefest Burning Cherry I 48 is a controversial unisex scent known for its boozy cherry that can come off medicinal or rubbery to some. Bonded, however, leans masculine, emphasizing a smoother blend of tobacco and oakmoss. Longevity is also a differentiating factor, with Bonded outperforming Lovefest. If you enjoy polarizing, challenging cherry scents, Kayali is your pick. But if you favor classic, boozy tobacco, Bonded is the clear winner.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Lovefest Burning Cherry I 48
- Bonded
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a challenging, unconventional cherry scent.
- You enjoy fragrances with a boozy edge.
- You prefer sweeter, gourmand-leaning woody perfumes.
- You prefer masculine-leaning fragrances.
- You love tobacco and oakmoss combinations.
- You want a fragrance with good longevity.
- You prefer smoother, less challenging scents.
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Lovefest Burning Cherry swings from 'deep, dark, and sexy' to 'cough syrup and burnt rubber'. The burning part is definitely divisive, but if you like a woody, boozy cherry that doesn't shy away from being complex, this might just be your jam. Just don't expect it to last.
Bonded is a masculine masterpiece, a boozy, tobacco and oakmoss dream. It's not for everyone - a few find it a bit too much - so definitely sample it first, but for those who get it, it's a game-changer.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cherry
47%
Praline
30%
Raspberry
29%
Heliotrope
25%
Bergamot
24%
Rose
23%
Jasmine
23%
Palo Santo
17%
Tonka Bean
16%
Guaiac Wood
15%
Peru Balsam
14%
Ambrettolide
13%
Vetiver
13%
Patchouli
13%
Palo Santo
17%
Tonka Bean
16%
Guaiac Wood
15%
Peru Balsam
14%
Ambrettolide
13%
Vetiver
13%
Patchouli
13%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its deep, woody, and boozy character makes it far too intense for the office or sport. However, its sensual and sophisticated undertones, despite the patchy longevity some experience, are perfect for a date or a formal evening, where its initial impact can shine.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
This is a statement scent for cooler weather, projecting confidence and a refined presence. Its moderate yet noticeable projection and rich, boozy character make it perfect for dates and formal events, but it's too potent for the office. It can also be dressed down for a sophisticated casual look in autumn and winter.
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 ambrettolide and bergamot, drops oakmoss and oud
Where to buy
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