No.032 Miss Cherie

No.032 opens on the same unmistakable strawberry-and-caramelised-sugar rush that defined Dior's Miss Dior Cherie, immediately youthful and a little mischievous. The heart softens into violet, jasmine and rose, echoing the original's balance of playful and pretty, before a patchouli-musk base grounds the sweetness just enough to stop it tipping into candy territory. It captures the essence well - bright, bubbly, unmistakably feminine - but the patchouli doesn't build the same textured, slightly resinous depth that anchored the designer version, so the dry-down reads flatter and fades sooner. Fans of the original's fun-loving strawberry personality will recognise it instantly; those who loved the fragrance for its more grown-up patchouli undertow may find this version leans younger and simpler. A great budget pick for daytime wear, casual dates or anyone who just wants that strawberry hit without committing to a full bottle of the real thing.