Flavia Cherry Illusion
Unisex · EDP · £25
Inspired by Tom Ford Lost Cherry.
Description
Cherry Illusion, formerly sold as Cherry Lust, is Flavia's interpretation of Tom Ford's Lost Cherry, matching that fragrance's bitter almond and black cherry opening over a jasmine sambac and Turkish rose heart. Product Overview Cherry Illusion is a unisex eau de parfum from Flavia, launched in 2023, built to capture one of Tom Ford's most celebrated modern releases. It opens on bitter almond, cherry and cherry liqueur, a rich, boozy fruit start that mirrors Lost Cherry's own signature black cherry and cherry liqueur pairing closely. Scent Profile The bitter almond and cherry opening is dark and syrupy rather than bright, cherry liqueur giving it a genuine boozy depth. Jasmine sambac and Turkish rose form the heart, a rich, opulent white and red floral pairing that softens the fruit without losing its intensity. The base is where Cherry Illusion builds real complexity, cedar, cinnamon, clove, patchouli, peru balsam, sandalwood, tonka bean, vetiver and vanilla together create a warm, spiced, resinous finish that closely tracks Lost Cherry's own sandalwood, vetiver and cedarwood drydown. Technical Structure and Development Bitter almond, cherry and cherry liqueur dominate the opening, dark and fruity. Within the first hour, jasmine sambac and Turkish rose take over, adding floral richness. From the mid point onward, the extensive spiced woody base settles in, and Cherry Illusion spends the majority of its wear in this dense, warm, resinous phase. Performance With a base this heavily built, Cherry Illusion performs well for its price point, projecting through the fruity floral opening before settling into a rich, long lasting skin scent from the spiced woody base. Wear Scenarios - Cooler weather and evening wear where a dark, boozy cherry suits the occasion - Anyone who wants Lost Cherry's DNA without Tom Ford's private blend price tag - Special occasions calling for a rich, memorable fruit floral signature - Layering with lighter florals or woods that could use a fruity, spiced anchor Scent Family Positioning Cherry Illusion sits in the boozy dark cherry gourmand lane defined by Tom Ford's Lost Cherry, one of the most widely interpreted modern niche fragrances, built on bitter almond and black cherry over a jasmine and rose heart and a dense spiced woody base. Inspired By and Style Comparisons A European retailer describes Cherry Illusion directly as a successful clone of Tom Ford Lost Cherry, and the note structure supports this closely, the bitter almond, cherry and cherry liqueur opening paired with jasmine sambac and Turkish rose is a close match to Lost Cherry's own celebrated pyramid, making this one of the more faithful interpretations in Flavia's catalogue on note matching grounds. Flankers and Variations Cherry Illusion was previously sold under the name Cherry Lust before being renamed, and exists within Flavia's catalogue alongside a separate release, Cherry Ghost, a distinct smoky cherry composition rather than a flanker of this fragrance. Market and Community Reception As a direct interpretation of one of Tom Ford's most talked about recent releases, Cherry Illusion benefits from strong underlying demand for the Lost Cherry style, with retailers explicitly marketing it on the strength of that connection. Its close note match to the original gives it a clear position within the crowded field of Lost Cherry interpretations, appealing to wearers seeking that specific boozy cherry and almond profile without the niche price tag.
Notes
Top Notes
- Bitter Almond
- Cherry
- Cherry Liqueur
Heart Notes
- Jasmine Sambac
- Turkish Rose
Base Notes
- Cedar
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Patchouli
- Peru Balsam
- Sandalwood
- Tonka Bean
- Vetiver
- Vanilla
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Best Notes Match
Maison Alhambra Lovely Cherie
Shared notes: Bitter Almond, Sour Cherry
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From This Brand
Flavia Bal Bafreak
Same DNA Style
Dossier Ambery Cherry
Inspired by Tom Ford Lost Cherry