Is Lattafa Mayar Cherry Intense a dupe of Navitus Parfums Venom of Love?
Venom of Love EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2024 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Mayar Cherry Intense EDP
Mayar Cherry Intense and Venom of Love both deliver a cherry-chocolate gourmand experience, but their distinct personalities will appeal to different noses. Mayar leans into a jammy, almost medicinal cherry, reminiscent of Mon Chéri chocolates, and benefits from maceration to tame its initial intensity. Venom of Love offers a boozier, more immediately seductive experience, though its longevity is inconsistent. The key difference lies in the cherry presentation and performance, with Mayar offering a potentially more challenging but rewarding journey, while Venom aims for instant gratification.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Venom of Love
- Mayar Cherry Intense
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You enjoy a bold, unique cherry scent with a slight medicinal edge.
- You appreciate fragrances that evolve and improve with time.
- You want a more affordable alternative within the genre.
- You prefer a jammy cherry note over a boozy one.
- You want a boozy, luxurious cherry-chocolate fragrance.
- You prioritize immediate seduction over a complex development.
- You prefer a smoother, less challenging opening.
- Longevity isn't a primary concern for you.
Sour cherry and almond liqueur melting into dark chocolate, with rose and cream in the middle and amberwood and vanilla below. Boozy and sweet, a date-night scent for cold weather.
This one's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a genuinely divisive gourmand cherry. Expect a 'Mon Chéri' chocolate with a jammy, sometimes medicinal, cherry core. Give it time to macerate; the initial spray can be a bit wild, but it mellows into something addictive for many.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Cherry
15%
vs
20%
Vanilla
7%
vs
9%
Cherry
15%
vs
20%
Dark Chocolate
11% share of the perfume
Rose
8% share of the perfume
Jasmine
6% share of the perfume
Cacao Pod
18% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Cherry, chocolate and vanilla feel richest in winter and autumn. Spring and summer are too light for it.
Occasions
Warm and sweet with a dark edge, it suits date nights and dressier evenings. It is too heavy for the office or a sporty day.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its strong projection and intense gourmand nature make it less suitable for office wear. However, the rich, captivating sweetness and sensual vibe are perfect for dates, particularly in cooler months, while also being a fun pick for casual outings.
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 2 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla, Cherry
Adds almond and amberwood, drops amber and bergamot
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