Dupe Pair
94%
Very Similar
French Defense
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2023 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Cherry Defense
ScentArt
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French Defense
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Cherry Defense
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - French Defense
This one is a divisive, boozy cherry. Some reckon it's a masterpiece of refined fruit, others smell glorified air freshener or cough syrup. Don't blind buy; you'll either love it or furiously scrub it off.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Cherry Defense
A close reading of Mind Games French Defense - sugary black cherry over rose-geranium florals on amber and blonde woods. Perfume Parlour matches the note structure exactly but pushes the candied cherry sweeter while the original's velvety woody depth softens slightly.
Statement
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 30% | 30% |
| Fruity | 13% | 12% |
| Green | 14% | 14% |
| Sweet | 22% | 23% |
| Warm | 8% | 9% |
| Woody | 18% | 15% |
| Earthy | 5% | 5% |
| Animalic | 3% | 7% |
| Fresh | 14% | 13% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
French Defense
EdP
Cherry Defense
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Notes
French Defense
Cherry Defense
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Amber
37%
vs
35%
Cedar
28%
vs
32%
Only in French Defense
Blond Woods
34%
Only in Cherry Defense
Cashmeran
32%
Accords
French Defense
Cherry Defense
Performance
French Defense
Cherry Defense
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
French Defense
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Casual
Given its strong projection and rich cherry-amber profile, French Defense is best kept for nights out, special occasions, and date nights. Its potent nature isn't suited for an office environment, but it can work casually in cooler weather if applied lightly.
Cherry Defense
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
The sweet cherry and warm woody-amber base feel best in autumn and winter, with spring still wearable.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Casual
Also Works:
Office
Formal
Its sensual, sweet character suits date nights and evenings out.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
94%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
97%
Accord
52%
Key Similarities
Both share Sweet, Floral, Woody accords and Cherry, Violet Leaf notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
French Defense
Cherry Defense
13ml
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30ml
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50ml
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100ml
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