Is Maison Alhambra Love Spark a dupe of Tom Ford Electric Cherry?

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View Liquid → Love Spark EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Electric Cherry EDP

Electric Cherry is a vibrant, flirtatious cherry scent with a modern, musky twist. It balances juicy fruit, floral brightness, and a soft underlying warmth, making it a bold statement for those who want to stand out.

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Our Verdict - Love Spark EDP

If Tom Ford's Electric Cherry is your jam but your wallet disagrees, Love Spark is a solid shout. You're getting a fresh, musky cherry vibe, but don't expect it to last forever - just like the original, it's a fleeting romance.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Electric Cherry EDP A Love Spark EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Electric Cherry EDP

Love Spark EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cherry 57% vs 56%

Ginger 42% vs 43%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 100% vs 100%

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 33% vs 38%

Musk 33% vs 38%

Ambrettolide 32% vs 22%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Electric Cherry Love Spark

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Electric Cherry

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

The juicy cherry, pink pepper, and bright jasmine make this feel lively and uplifting for spring and summer, but its sweet-musky depth keeps it wearable in early fall. It lacks the weight and warmth for coldest winter days.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its playful, sweet-fruity character is ideal for dates or casual outings, being attention-grabbing but never cloying. The moderate sillage and sweetness may be too bold for conservative offices or sporty settings.

Love Spark

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Sport

Its lighter projection and moderate longevity make it suitable for casual wear and dates without being overwhelming. While fresh and clean enough for occasional office wear, its playful cherry note might not fit every formal setting.

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.

Overall scent match

93%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Pink Pepper, Musk, Ambrettolide

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion