Masculine · EDP · £30
Inspired by Tom Ford Lost Cherry.
No. 444 is a bold, cherry led gourmand fragrance from The Essence Vault, built around sour cherry and rose over a smooth sandalwood and vetiver base, capturing the indulgent and slightly dark DNA of Tom Ford Lost Cherry. Product Overview No. 444 by The Essence Vault takes on one of the most distinctive fragrances in the Tom Ford Private Blend collection, translating Lost Cherry's signature cherry liqueur DNA into a more accessible unisex option. It retains the gourmand sweetness and slightly intoxicating character of the original while sitting at a price point that makes it genuinely wearable as a daily option. The fragrance appeals to anyone drawn to rich, fruit forward gourmands who wants something with genuine character rather than generic sweetness. Scent Profile The opening is led immediately and boldly by sour cherry, juicy and slightly tart rather than candy sweet, which gives it an edge over more straightforwardly sugary cherry fragrances. There is a slightly boozy quality to the opening that hints at the maraschino character of the original Tom Ford. The heart introduces rose, softening the cherry with a delicate floral note that adds a romantic nuance without pulling the fragrance into conventional floral territory. The base brings sandalwood and vetiver, providing a smooth and slightly dry woody foundation that grounds the sweetness and stops the fragrance from becoming cloying in the dry down. Technical Structure and Development The fragrance remains cherry forward throughout its wear, with the rose adding nuance in the mid wear and the sandalwood and vetiver providing structure and balance in the dry down. It is more linear than complex, maintaining its sweet fruity identity from open to close, which makes it easy to wear and immediately recognisable across the full arc of its development. Performance Longevity runs to around 5 to 7 hours on skin, with stronger performance on fabric and clothing. Projection is moderate, carrying the cherry character well in the opening before becoming closer to skin as the base settles. The sillage is pleasant and approachable rather than heavy. Wear Scenarios - Evening and night time occasions - Date nights and social events where something sweet and distinctive is appropriate - Autumn and winter when rich fruity gourmands suit the conditions - Occasions where confidence and a slightly unconventional choice are welcome Scent Family Positioning Fruity gourmand, sitting firmly alongside cherry and dark fruit led fragrances. The style lane is rich and sweet leaning without crossing into full oriental territory, making it one of the more distinctive positions in the Essence Vault range. Inspired By and Style Comparisons Directly inspired by Tom Ford Lost Cherry, one of the most talked about entries in the Private Blend range and a fragrance that has built a devoted following for its unusual combination of cherry, almond, and rose. The Essence Vault version captures the cherry heart and overall sweetness of the original while softening the maraschino and Turkish rose complexity found in the full Tom Ford experience. Flankers and Variations Part of The Essence Vault numbered inspired range, which covers a broad catalogue of designer inspirations at accessible price points. Market and Community Reception Popular among fans of fruity gourmand fragrances looking for an accessible cherry alternative to the Tom Ford. Frequently mentioned alongside other affordable takes on the Lost Cherry DNA and valued for its bold and immediately recognisable character at a significantly lower price point.
2 reviews with an average rating of 7.8 out of 10.
Tom Ford Lost Cherry is one of the most joyful and unashamedly indulgent fragrances in the Tom Ford collection and the No. 444 captures its sour cherry and rose heart at £30 with a directness that is immediately appealing. The sandalwood and vetiver base prevents this from becoming a simple fruity sweet and grounds the cherry in a woody dryness that adds genuine sophistication to what could easily have been a one-note gourmand.
Buy this if you want something fun, distinctive, and immediately likeable that moves away from the standard masculine fresh or oriental lanes entirely. The cherry and rose combination is universally appealing and the woody base gives it enough substance for evening and date occasion wear. A genuine conversation starter at a price that removes all hesitation.
Skip it if you prefer serious, refined, or challenging fragrances. The No. 444 is unabashedly playful and the cherry character is prominent throughout the wear. Buyers who prioritise complexity and sophistication over immediate appeal should look at The Essence Vault Noir 213 or Halfeti 186 for more demanding alternatives.
Tom Ford Lost Cherry has a distinctive maraschino and bitter almond quality beneath its cherry opening that gives it a cocktail-like sophistication. The No. 444 leads more directly with the sour cherry and rose without the bitter almond complexity of the original. Captures the spirit and joy of Lost Cherry convincingly while sitting in a slightly simpler structural register.
If you want the cherry sweetness with more gourmand depth and complexity, The Essence Vault Tobacco and Vanilla 290 offers rich indulgence in a warmer and more substantial direction. For a floral without the fruit element, The Essence Vault Noir 213 delivers powdery iris sophistication as a refined alternative.