Is Lidl Cherry Love a dupe of Tom Ford Lost Cherry?
Lost Cherry is the richer, more polished buy - a luxury cherry-liqueur scent with smoother almond, vanilla and balsamic depth. Cherry Love chases the same decadent cherry-booze profile but comes in louder, rougher and more playful, with a budget edge that reads as chaotic rather than refined. Want the closest thing to a dressed-up, sultry cherry gourmand with better balance? Lost Cherry wins. Want the same dark, sweet, boozy effect for far less money and don't mind a divisive finish? Cherry Love delivers the thrill. Lost Cherry is the safer prestige pick; Cherry Love is the value gamble for cherry addicts.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Lost Cherry
- Cherry Love
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- Choose A if you want a smoother, more refined finish.
- Choose A if you prefer luxury presentation and prestige.
- Choose A if you want better balance over sheer loudness.
- Choose A if you like a polished cherry-gourmand profile.
- Choose B if you want the cheaper near-dupe option.
- Choose B if you like a wilder, more eccentric cherry scent.
- Choose B if you do not mind a rougher, less polished finish.
- Choose B if you want maximum impact for minimal spend.
Lost Cherry is a provocative cherry liqueur fantasy wrapped in almond and vanilla, decadent and utterly distinctive. Unapologetically sweet and boozy, it demands attention and invites indulgence.
Divisive, audacious, and utterly bonkers in the best possible way. This cheapie thrills with its 'cyanide and rum' vibe, proving that good taste is often indistinguishable from bad taste. Love it or hate it, Cherry Love demands attention.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Almond
35%
vs
27%
Black Cherry
33%
vs
35%
Cherry Liqueur
31%
vs
37%
Sour Cherry
30%
vs
32%
Plum
24%
vs
26%
Rose
22%
vs
19%
Jasmine
22%
vs
21%
Vanilla
11%
vs
14%
Tonka Bean
11%
vs
12%
Cinnamon
10%
vs
8%
Peru Balsam
10%
vs
8%
Sandalwood
9%
vs
8%
Benzoin
9%
vs
10%
Clove
9%
vs
8%
Cedar
9%
vs
8%
Patchouli
9%
vs
8%
Vetiver
9%
vs
8%
Vanilla
11%
vs
14%
Tonka Bean
11%
vs
12%
Cinnamon
10%
vs
8%
Peru Balsam
10%
vs
8%
Sandalwood
9%
vs
8%
Benzoin
9%
vs
10%
Clove
9%
vs
8%
Cedar
9%
vs
8%
Patchouli
9%
vs
8%
Vetiver
9%
vs
8%
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
Lost Cherry's intense cherry sweetness and liqueur warmth shine best in cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. Its density can feel cloying in heat but works for spring evenings.
Occasions
This is a statement scent for special nights out or formal settings where you want to leave a memorable impression. Best avoided in professional or athletic settings due to its bold projection and gourmand sweetness.
Seasons
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
Its sweet and boozy nature, combined with a potentially polarising almond note, makes it best suited for bold date nights or casual wear. The strong gourmand character is too informal for office settings and lacks the sophistication for most formal events.
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.
Every one of its 17 notes is in the original, including Peru Balsam, Benzoin, Vetiver
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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