ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash vs Flavia Cherry Illusion
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Tom Ford Lost Cherry.
At a glance
ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash costs £49.50 and Flavia Cherry Illusion costs £25, so Flavia Cherry Illusion is £24.50 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 18 distinct notes listed across both (33%). ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Flavia Cherry Illusion is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Lost Cherry.
ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash
A gourmand fruity unisex Extrait de Parfum, numbered Cherry Smash No. 12 in ALT.'s own catalogue, sold directly as an alternative to Tom Ford's Lost Cherry.
Flavia Cherry Illusion
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.
Comparison
| ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash | Flavia Cherry Illusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.8/10 · 1 review | 7.2/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.0/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £49.50 | £25 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Tom Ford Lost Cherry | Tom Ford Lost Cherry |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Flavia Cherry Illusion
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
6 shared notes.
How the notes differ
ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash lists Black Cherry, Cherry Syrup, Roasted Tonka Bean and Cedarwood that Flavia Cherry Illusion does not.
Flavia Cherry Illusion lists Cherry, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Vanilla that ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash
Flavia Cherry Illusion
Both share Rose, Cherry and Bitter. ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash also lists Sweet, Gourmand and Fruity. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Vanilla, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Sour.
Vibes
ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash
Flavia Cherry Illusion
Both share Gourmand. ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash also lists Sweet and Playful. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Dark, Warm and Modern.
Occasions
ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash
Flavia Cherry Illusion
Both share Signature and Evening. ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash also lists Date night and Night out. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Cooler weather.
Performance
ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash
Flavia Cherry Illusion
Both share Long lasting. ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash also lists Excellent longevity. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Skin scent and Performs well.
Style lane
ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash
Flavia Cherry Illusion
ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash lists Fruity gourmand. Flavia Cherry Illusion lists Fruity floral.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash (7.5/10)
- Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash (7.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash (8.0/10)
- Value for money: Wins ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Flavia Cherry Illusion (£25)
ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while Flavia Cherry Illusion leads on lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash has 1 community review and Flavia Cherry Illusion has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash or Flavia Cherry Illusion?
ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash costs £49.50 and Flavia Cherry Illusion costs £25, so Flavia Cherry Illusion is £24.50 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash or Flavia Cherry Illusion?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Flavia Cherry Illusion 6.8 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash rates higher.
Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash or Flavia Cherry Illusion?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Flavia Cherry Illusion 6.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash rates higher.
Which is closer to Tom Ford Lost Cherry, ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash or Flavia Cherry Illusion?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Flavia Cherry Illusion 7.4 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash rates higher.
Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash or Flavia Cherry Illusion?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Flavia Cherry Illusion 8.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash rates higher.
What notes do ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash and Flavia Cherry Illusion share?
They share 6 notes: Bitter Almond, Cherry Liqueur, Turkish Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Sandalwood and Peru Balsam.
Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash and Flavia Cherry Illusion?
ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash is tagged for Signature, Evening, Date night and Night out. Flavia Cherry Illusion is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.