ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash vs Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Tom Ford Lost Cherry.

ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash — dupe of Tom Ford Lost CherryMaison Alhambra Forbidden Love — dupe of Tom Ford Lost Cherry

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances Cherry SmashMaison Alhambra Forbidden Love
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 reviews7.5/10 · 1 reviews
Longevity7.5/107.0/10
Projection7.0/106.5/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.0/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£49.50£20
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byTom Ford Lost CherryTom Ford Lost Cherry

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash

Top Notes

  • Black Cherry
  • Bitter Almond
  • Cherry Liqueur

Heart Notes

  • Cherry Syrup
  • Turkish Rose
  • Jasmine Sambac

Base Notes

  • Roasted Tonka Bean
  • Sandalwood
  • Cedarwood
  • Peru Balsam

Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love

Top Notes

  • Black Cherry
  • Cherry Liqueur
  • Bitter Almond

Heart Notes

  • Griotte Syrup
  • Turkish Rose
  • Jasmine Sambac
  • Plum

Base Notes

  • Roasted Tonka Bean
  • Peru Balsam
  • Sandalwood
  • Vetiver
  • Cedarwood
  • Benzoin
  • Vanilla

Shared Notes

  • Black Cherry
  • Bitter Almond
  • Cherry Liqueur
  • Turkish Rose
  • Jasmine Sambac
  • Roasted Tonka Bean
  • Sandalwood
  • Cedarwood
  • Peru Balsam

9 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Cherry Smash (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love (£20)

See the full Cherry Smash breakdown

See the full Forbidden Love breakdown

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