“Cherry liqueur spilled on a velvet couch at 1am — and nobody's cleaning it up.”
Black cherry, cherry liqueur, and bitter almond at the top; griotte, rose, and jasmine at the heart; tonka, Peru balsam, and sandalwood at the base. Louise Turner's 2018 Tom Ford Private Blend release — widely credited with launching the modern cherry-gourmand category. Performs strongest in fall and winter, leans evening, with strong projection.
The take
What works
- ●Black cherry and almond accord is lush, instantly memorable, genuinely gorgeous
- ●Unisex in a way that flatters both — not just a marketing claim
- ●Outstanding evening and cold-weather presence
Trade-offs
- ●Price is aggressively high even by TF Private Blend standards
- ●Gourmand-forward structure limits versatility outside evening wear
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Notes
Top
Mid
Base
Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans feminine.
When
- Spring, 53%
- Summer, 34%
- Fall, 100%, best
- Winter, 97%, best
- Day, 64%
- Night, 94%, best
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
- Near-exact
Alhambra
Lovely Chèrie
$20–$40
- Near-exact
Dossier
Ambery Cherry
$35–$55
- Very close
Fine'ry
Not Another Cherry
$25–$35
- Very close
Afnan
Cherry Bouquet
- Close
Kayali
Lovefest Burning Cherry 48
- Close
Zara
Cherry Smoothie 2022
Room 1015
Cherry Punk
Guerlain
L'Homme Idéal EDP
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Very Good Girl Elixir
Afnan
Supremacy Tapis Rouge
Borouj
Lamasat Oud
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's a cheaper alternative to Lost Cherry?
Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie matches at 91% similarity in our database. $20–$40 vs $245–$325 — it captures most of the DNA at a fraction of the price. Not identical, but the gap is smaller than the price difference suggests.
What does Lost Cherry smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Dossier Ambery Cherry (95%), Fine'ry Not Another Cherry (88%), Afnan Cherry Bouquet (85%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does Lost Cherry last?
4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.
When should you wear Lost Cherry?
Lost Cherry is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits date nights and nights out.
Is Lost Cherry worth it?
At $245–$325, yes — and the gap to the next tier up is real. Black cherry and almond accord is lush, instantly memorable, genuinely gorgeous. Unisex in a way that flatters both — not just a marketing claim.