Lost Cherry by Tom Ford
Brand: Tom Ford
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
Black cherry and Turkish rose over benzoin and sandalwood. Boozy, dark, and magnetic.
Is Lost Cherry worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bitter almond, black cherry and cherry liqueur, sour cherry and plum at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and tonka bean.
Scent Score: 71/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 69, reputation 68, versatility 67, layerability 96 and value 54, each out of 100.
Buyers say it smells warm and sweet. Longevity splits buyers: 13% say it lasts long, 8% say it fades fast. Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 40 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
Oriental · Oriental Floral
EDP · Introduced 2018 · Unisex
Key accords: Bitter Almond, Black Cherry, Cherry Liqueur, Sour Cherry, Plum, Turkish Rose
Top Notes
- Bitter Almond
- Black Cherry
- Cherry Liqueur
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Vanilla
- Tonka Bean
- Cinnamon
- Peru Balsam
- Sandalwood
- Benzoin
- Cloves
- Cedar
- Patchouli
- Vetiver
Occasions: Date Night, Nighttime
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Black cherry and Turkish rose over benzoin and sandalwood. Boozy, dark, and magnetic. Lost Cherry opens with Bitter Almond, Black Cherry, and Cherry Liqueur. The heart brings Sour Cherry, Plum, Turkish Rose, and Jasmine Sambac. It dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cinnamon, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Cloves, Cedar, Patchouli, and Vetiver.
How to wear Lost Cherry
On skin, Lost Cherry by Tom Ford has good longevity, strong projection, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for date night and nighttime. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Lost Cherry first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Lost Cherry : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Lost Cherry opens with Bitter Almond, Black Cherry, and Cherry Liqueur.
The heart brings Sour Cherry, Plum, Turkish Rose, and Jasmine Sambac.
It dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cinnamon, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Cloves, Cedar, Patchouli, and Vetiver.
What to layer with Lost Cherry
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood, cedar, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Lost Cherry first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lost Cherry : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Miss Dior by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Lost Cherry first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lost Cherry : 2 sprays Miss Dior
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine sambac, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Lost Cherry first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lost Cherry : 1 spray Good Girl
Terre d'Hermès by Hermès
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share benzoin, cedar, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Lost Cherry first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Terre d'Hermès on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lost Cherry : 2 sprays Terre d'Hermès
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share tonka bean, sandalwood, and cedar.
Order: Apply Lost Cherry first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lost Cherry : 1 spray Fahrenheit
Pairings to approach with care
Supremacy Not Only Intense by Afnan
Not Recommended · 39/99
Supremacy Not Only Intense has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Supremacy Not Only Intense brings a chypre contrast to this oriental scent, and they share patchouli.
Order: Apply Lost Cherry first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Supremacy Not Only Intense on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lost Cherry : 1 spray Supremacy Not Only Intense
Seoul Winter by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Seoul Winter brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Lost Cherry first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Seoul Winter on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lost Cherry : 2 sprays Seoul Winter
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include sandalwood, cedar, and patchouli.
- Miss Dior by Dior — Both include vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood.
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include jasmine sambac, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Lost Cherry?
Lost Cherry opens with Bitter Almond, Black Cherry, and Cherry Liqueur. The heart brings Sour Cherry, Plum, Turkish Rose, and Jasmine Sambac. It dries down to Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cinnamon, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Cloves, Cedar, Patchouli, and Vetiver.
How long does Lost Cherry last, and how strong is it?
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford has good longevity, strong projection, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Lost Cherry?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits date night and nighttime.
What layers well with Lost Cherry?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood, cedar, and patchouli. Apply Lost Cherry first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Lost Cherry : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
Reviewed alternatives
- Ambery Cherry by Dossier — Dossier sells Ambery Cherry as its own impression of Tom Ford Lost Cherry. They share cinnamon, clove, plum, peru balsam and tonka bean.
- Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 by KAYALI — Lovefest Burning Cherry and Lost Cherry are repeatedly compared for their cherry-led gourmand opening and marzipan-like sweetness.
- Cherry Bouquet by Afnan — Shares the black cherry, cherry liqueur, sour cherry and almond opening with plum, rose and jasmine over a vanilla, clove, cedar, patchouli and vetiver base.
- Cherry Smoothie by Zara — Both put a juicy, slightly tart cherry over a sweet, creamy vanilla base.
- L'Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum by Guerlain — Both fragrances center a recognizable cherry-and-almond gourmand accord, making L'Homme Idéal EDP a credible alternative for that facet of Lost Cherry.
Compare all reviewed alternatives to Lost Cherry by Tom Ford
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