Flavia Cherry Illusion vs Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss
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
Flavia Cherry Illusion costs £25 and Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss costs £22, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss is £3 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 19 distinct notes listed across both (26%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Tom Ford 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.
Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss
Sweet Cherry Kiss is a vibrant, flirtatious fruity floral gourmand from Gulf Orchid that captures the playful energy of cherry candy and raspberry gloss through a bright, translucent fruit opening, a soft heliotrope rose heart, and a smooth tonka vanilla sandalwood base.
Comparison
| Flavia Cherry Illusion | Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.2/10 · 1 review | 7.2/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Projection | 6.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Price | £25 | £22 |
| Concentration | EDP | 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.
Flavia Cherry Illusion
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Flavia Cherry Illusion lists Bitter Almond, Cherry Liqueur, Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Patchouli and Peru Balsam that Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss does not.
Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss lists Raspberry, Bergamot, Heliotrope, Rose and Musk that Flavia Cherry Illusion does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Flavia Cherry Illusion
Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Floral
- Citrus
- Vanilla
- Gourmand
- Fruity
- Powdery
- Rose
- Chocolate
- Cherry
- Nutty
- Resinous
- Oriental
Both share Vanilla, Rose and Cherry. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Patchouli, Cinnamon, Bitter and Sour. Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Amber, Floral, Citrus, Gourmand, Fruity, Powdery, Chocolate, Nutty, Resinous and Oriental.
Vibes
Flavia Cherry Illusion
Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss
- Fresh
- Clean
- Sweet
- Dark
- Elegant
- Romantic
- Playful
- Seductive
- Sophisticated
- Warm
- Intense
- Classic
- Feminine
- Gourmand
- Oriental
Both share Dark, Warm and Gourmand. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Modern. Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss also lists Fresh, Clean, Sweet, Elegant, Romantic, Playful, Seductive, Sophisticated, Intense, Classic, Feminine and Oriental.
Occasions
Flavia Cherry Illusion
Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss
Both share Signature. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Evening and Cooler weather. Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss also lists Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Everyday, Romantic and Warm weather.
Performance
Flavia Cherry Illusion
Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss
Both share Skin scent and Performs well. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Long lasting. Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss also lists Moderate projection, Versatile, Sillage, Good longevity and Subtle.
Style lane
Flavia Cherry Illusion
Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss
Flavia Cherry Illusion lists Fruity floral. Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss lists Floral gourmand.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Flavia Cherry Illusion (6.8/10)
- Projection: Wins Flavia Cherry Illusion (6.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss (7.5/10)
- Value for money: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss (8.2/10)
- Price: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss (£22)
Flavia Cherry Illusion leads on longevity and projection, while Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Flavia Cherry Illusion has 1 community review and Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Flavia Cherry Illusion or Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss?
Flavia Cherry Illusion costs £25 and Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss costs £22, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss is £3 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Flavia Cherry Illusion or Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss?
Atlas ratings give Flavia Cherry Illusion 6.8 out of 10 for longevity and Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss 6.5 out of 10, so Flavia Cherry Illusion rates higher.
Which projects more, Flavia Cherry Illusion or Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss?
Atlas ratings give Flavia Cherry Illusion 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss 6.0 out of 10, so Flavia Cherry Illusion rates higher.
Which is closer to Tom Ford Lost Cherry, Flavia Cherry Illusion or Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss?
Atlas ratings give Flavia Cherry Illusion 7.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss 7.5 out of 10, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss rates higher.
Which is better value, Flavia Cherry Illusion or Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss?
Atlas ratings give Flavia Cherry Illusion 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss 8.2 out of 10, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss rates higher.
What notes do Flavia Cherry Illusion and Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss share?
They share 5 notes: Cherry, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Vanilla.
Which occasions suit Flavia Cherry Illusion and Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss?
Flavia Cherry Illusion is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Gulf Orchid Sweet Cherry Kiss is tagged for Signature, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Everyday, Romantic and Warm weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.