Flavia Cherry Illusion vs The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry

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 The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry costs £30, so Flavia Cherry Illusion is £5 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (13%). Flavia Cherry Illusion is EDP and listed as unisex, while The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry is EDP and listed as masculine. 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.

The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by 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.

Flavia Cherry Illusion, dupe of Tom Ford Lost CherryThe Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry, dupe of Tom Ford Lost Cherry

Comparison

Flavia Cherry IllusionThe Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry
Overall rating7.2/10 · 1 review7.8/10 · 2 reviews
Longevity6.8/107.5/10
Projection6.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy7.4/108.0/10
Value for money8.0/108.8/10
Price£25£30
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byTom Ford Lost CherryTom Ford Lost Cherry

Notes Comparison

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

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

The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry

Top Notes

  • Sour Cherry

Heart Notes

  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Vetiver

Shared Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Vetiver

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Flavia Cherry Illusion lists Bitter Almond, Cherry, Cherry Liqueur, Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Tonka Bean and Vanilla that The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry does not.

The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry lists Sour Cherry and Rose that Flavia Cherry Illusion does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia Cherry Illusion

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

The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Floral
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Rose
  • Cherry
  • Sour
  • Oriental

Both share Rose, Cherry and Sour. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Vanilla, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Bitter. The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry also lists Sweet, Woody, Floral, Gourmand, Fruity and Oriental.

Vibes

Flavia Cherry Illusion

  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry

  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Gourmand

Both share Gourmand. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Dark, Warm and Modern. The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry also lists Sweet and Bold.

Occasions

Flavia Cherry Illusion

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Cooler weather

The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry

  • Evening

Both share Evening. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Signature and Cooler weather.

Performance

Flavia Cherry Illusion

  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent
  • Performs well

The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry

  • Moderate longevity
  • Subtle
  • Linear

Flavia Cherry Illusion lists Long lasting, Skin scent and Performs well. The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry lists Moderate longevity, Subtle and Linear.

Style lane

Flavia Cherry Illusion

  • Fruity floral

The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry

  • Fruity gourmand

Flavia Cherry Illusion lists Fruity floral. The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry lists Fruity gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry (8.8/10)
  • Price: Wins Flavia Cherry Illusion (£25)

Flavia Cherry Illusion leads on lower price, while The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Flavia Cherry Illusion has 1 community review and The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry has 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia Cherry Illusion or The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry?

Flavia Cherry Illusion costs £25 and The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry costs £30, so Flavia Cherry Illusion is £5 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Flavia Cherry Illusion or The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Cherry Illusion 6.8 out of 10 for longevity and The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry 7.5 out of 10, so The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry rates higher.

Which projects more, Flavia Cherry Illusion or The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Cherry Illusion 6.5 out of 10 for projection and The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry 7.0 out of 10, so The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry rates higher.

Which is closer to Tom Ford Lost Cherry, Flavia Cherry Illusion or The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Cherry Illusion 7.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry 8.0 out of 10, so The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry rates higher.

Which is better value, Flavia Cherry Illusion or The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Cherry Illusion 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry 8.8 out of 10, so The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry rates higher.

What notes do Flavia Cherry Illusion and The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry share?

They share 2 notes: Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Which occasions suit Flavia Cherry Illusion and The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry?

Flavia Cherry Illusion is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry is tagged for Evening.

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

Compare with the original

  • Tom Ford Lost Cherry vs Flavia Cherry Illusion
  • Tom Ford Lost Cherry vs The Essence Vault No. 444, Inspired by Lost Cherry

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