Is Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie a dupe of Tom Ford Lost Cherry?
Lost Cherry EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Lovely Chèrie EDP
Lost Cherry and Lovely Chèrie both aim for a boozy cherry experience, but diverge in execution and price. Lost Cherry boasts a refined, potent sweetness with a signature almond liqueur vibe, reflecting its luxury price point. Lovely Chèrie, an affordable alternative, requires maceration to reach its full potential, offering a similar dark cherry sweetness but with inconsistent performance. If you value immediate impact and high quality ingredients, go with Tom Ford. If you're on a budget and willing to wait for the scent to mature, Lovely Chèrie is a great option.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Lost Cherry
- Lovely Chèrie
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a high-quality, potent, and instantly recognizable scent.
- You appreciate luxurious packaging and presentation.
- You prefer a fragrance with reliable, long-lasting performance.
- You enjoy a boozy, almond-liqueur twist on cherry.
- You're looking for a budget-friendly alternative.
- You're patient and willing to let a fragrance mature.
- You prefer a sweeter, less boozy cherry scent.
- You don't mind reapplying your fragrance throughout the day.
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.
Dark cherry and almond over toffee, tonka bean and Peru balsam. A juicy, sweet cherry gourmand that smells like a liqueur dessert, for cool days and casual evenings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Almond
35%
vs
62%
Black Cherry
33%
vs
37%
Rose
22%
vs
37%
Tonka Bean
11%
vs
37%
Peru Balsam
10%
vs
30%
Tonka Bean
11%
vs
37%
Peru Balsam
10%
vs
30%
Vanilla
11%
Cinnamon
10%
Sandalwood
10%
Benzoin
10%
Clove
10%
Cedar
10%
Patchouli
9%
Vetiver
9%
Toffee
32%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Dark cherry, toffee and balsam are warm and rich, so autumn is the best fit, winter close behind, and spring a fair third.
Occasions
Cherry and toffee make it ideal for casual wear and dates. It is close enough to the skin for the office with a light hand, but too indulgent for formal events or sport.
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 5 of its 17 notes, including Rose, Tonka Bean, Black Cherry
Adds benzoin and cedar, drops amber and cherry
Where to buy
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