Dossier Ambery Cherry 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

Dossier Ambery Cherry costs £20 and Flavia Cherry Illusion costs £25, so Dossier Ambery Cherry is £5 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 18 distinct notes listed across both (28%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Lost Cherry.

Dossier Ambery Cherry

Ambery Cherry is Dossier’s rich gourmand take on Tom Ford Lost Cherry, built around a dark cherry liqueur opening, warm spice diffusion, and a smooth ambered vanilla base that leans seductive, plush, and highly statement driven.

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.

Dossier Ambery Cherry, dupe of Tom Ford Lost CherryFlavia Cherry Illusion, dupe of Tom Ford Lost Cherry

Comparison

Dossier Ambery CherryFlavia Cherry Illusion
Overall rating8.0/10 · 1 review7.2/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.2/106.8/10
Projection6.8/106.5/10
Scent accuracy8.7/107.4/10
Value for money9.2/108.0/10
Price£20£25
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byTom Ford Lost CherryTom Ford Lost Cherry

Notes Comparison

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

Dossier Ambery Cherry

Top Notes

  • Cherry
  • Almond

Heart Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Clove
  • Rose
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Peru Balsam
  • Amber

Flavia Cherry Illusion

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

Shared Notes

  • Cherry
  • Cinnamon
  • Clove
  • Vanilla
  • Peru Balsam

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Dossier Ambery Cherry lists Almond, Rose, Jasmine and Amber that Flavia Cherry Illusion does not.

Flavia Cherry Illusion lists Bitter Almond, Cherry Liqueur, Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose, Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vetiver that Dossier Ambery Cherry does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Dossier Ambery Cherry

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Balsamic
  • Rose
  • Cherry
  • Cinnamon
  • Resinous

Flavia Cherry Illusion

  • Vanilla
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Cherry
  • Cinnamon
  • Bitter
  • Sour

Both share Vanilla, Rose, Cherry and Cinnamon. Dossier Ambery Cherry also lists Sweet, Amber, Floral, Gourmand, Balsamic and Resinous. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Patchouli, Bitter and Sour.

Vibes

Dossier Ambery Cherry

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Playful
  • Seductive
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Luxurious

Flavia Cherry Illusion

  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

Both share Dark, Warm and Gourmand. Dossier Ambery Cherry also lists Sweet, Bold, Playful, Seductive and Luxurious. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Modern.

Occasions

Dossier Ambery Cherry

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Work
  • Intimate
  • Cooler weather

Flavia Cherry Illusion

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Cooler weather

Both share Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Dossier Ambery Cherry also lists Social, Work and Intimate.

Performance

Dossier Ambery Cherry

  • Skin scent
  • Good longevity

Flavia Cherry Illusion

  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent
  • Performs well

Both share Skin scent. Dossier Ambery Cherry also lists Good longevity. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Long lasting and Performs well.

Style lane

Dossier Ambery Cherry

  • Amber gourmand

Flavia Cherry Illusion

  • Fruity floral

Dossier Ambery Cherry lists Amber gourmand. Flavia Cherry Illusion lists Fruity floral.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Dossier Ambery Cherry (7.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Dossier Ambery Cherry (6.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Dossier Ambery Cherry (8.7/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Dossier Ambery Cherry (9.2/10)
  • Price: Wins Dossier Ambery Cherry (£20)

Dossier Ambery Cherry leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Dossier Ambery Cherry has 1 community review and Flavia Cherry Illusion has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Dossier Ambery Cherry or Flavia Cherry Illusion?

Dossier Ambery Cherry costs £20 and Flavia Cherry Illusion costs £25, so Dossier Ambery Cherry is £5 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Dossier Ambery Cherry or Flavia Cherry Illusion?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Cherry 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and Flavia Cherry Illusion 6.8 out of 10, so Dossier Ambery Cherry rates higher.

Which projects more, Dossier Ambery Cherry or Flavia Cherry Illusion?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Cherry 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Flavia Cherry Illusion 6.5 out of 10, so Dossier Ambery Cherry rates higher.

Which is closer to Tom Ford Lost Cherry, Dossier Ambery Cherry or Flavia Cherry Illusion?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Cherry 8.7 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Flavia Cherry Illusion 7.4 out of 10, so Dossier Ambery Cherry rates higher.

Which is better value, Dossier Ambery Cherry or Flavia Cherry Illusion?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Cherry 9.2 out of 10 for value for money and Flavia Cherry Illusion 8.0 out of 10, so Dossier Ambery Cherry rates higher.

What notes do Dossier Ambery Cherry and Flavia Cherry Illusion share?

They share 5 notes: Cherry, Cinnamon, Clove, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.

Which occasions suit Dossier Ambery Cherry and Flavia Cherry Illusion?

Dossier Ambery Cherry is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Work, Intimate and Cooler weather. Flavia Cherry Illusion is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Tom Ford Lost Cherry vs Dossier Ambery Cherry
  • Tom Ford Lost Cherry vs Flavia Cherry Illusion

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