Flavia Cherry Illusion vs Zimaya Only You

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 Zimaya Only You costs £20, so Zimaya Only You is £5 cheaper. They share 7 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (44%). Flavia Cherry Illusion is EDP and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Only You is EDP and listed as feminine. 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.

Zimaya Only You

Zimaya Only You is a dark cherry gourmand fragrance that captures the indulgent DNA of Tom Ford Lost Cherry through a boozy cherry almond opening, a rich floral fruit heart, and a warm balsamic vanilla base.

Flavia Cherry Illusion, dupe of Tom Ford Lost CherryZimaya Only You, dupe of Tom Ford Lost Cherry

Comparison

Flavia Cherry IllusionZimaya Only You
Overall rating7.2/10 · 1 review8.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.8/108.2/10
Projection6.5/107.5/10
Scent accuracy7.4/107.8/10
Value for money8.0/108.6/10
Price£25£20
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexFeminine
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

Zimaya Only You

Top Notes

  • Sour Cherry
  • Bitter Almond

Heart Notes

  • Turkish Rose
  • Jasmine Sambac
  • Plum

Base Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla
  • Peru Balsam
  • Sandalwood

Shared Notes

  • Bitter Almond
  • Jasmine Sambac
  • Turkish Rose
  • Peru Balsam
  • Sandalwood
  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla

7 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Flavia Cherry Illusion lists Cherry, Cherry Liqueur, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Patchouli and Vetiver that Zimaya Only You does not.

Zimaya Only You lists Sour Cherry and Plum that Flavia Cherry Illusion does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia Cherry Illusion

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

Zimaya Only You

  • Sweet
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Balsamic
  • Rose
  • Cherry
  • Bitter
  • Nutty
  • Sour
  • Resinous

Both share Vanilla, Rose, Cherry, Bitter and Sour. Flavia Cherry Illusion also lists Patchouli and Cinnamon. Zimaya Only You also lists Sweet, Floral, Citrus, Gourmand, Oud, Smoky, Balsamic, Nutty and Resinous.

Vibes

Flavia Cherry Illusion

  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

Zimaya Only You

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Romantic
  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Feminine
  • Gourmand

Both share Dark, Warm, Modern and Gourmand. Zimaya Only You also lists Sweet, Bold, Romantic, Playful and Feminine.

Occasions

Flavia Cherry Illusion

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Cooler weather

Zimaya Only You

  • Social
  • Romantic

Flavia Cherry Illusion lists Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Zimaya Only You lists Social and Romantic.

Performance

Flavia Cherry Illusion

  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent
  • Performs well

Zimaya Only You

  • Strong projection
  • Subtle

Flavia Cherry Illusion lists Long lasting, Skin scent and Performs well. Zimaya Only You lists Strong projection and Subtle.

Style lane

Flavia Cherry Illusion

  • Fruity floral

Zimaya Only You

  • Warm resinous

Flavia Cherry Illusion lists Fruity floral. Zimaya Only You lists Warm resinous.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Only You (8.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Only You (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Only You (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zimaya Only You (8.6/10)
  • Price: Wins Zimaya Only You (£20)

Zimaya Only You leads on longevity, projection, 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 Zimaya Only You has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia Cherry Illusion or Zimaya Only You?

Flavia Cherry Illusion costs £25 and Zimaya Only You costs £20, so Zimaya Only You is £5 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Flavia Cherry Illusion or Zimaya Only You?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Cherry Illusion 6.8 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Only You 8.2 out of 10, so Zimaya Only You rates higher.

Which projects more, Flavia Cherry Illusion or Zimaya Only You?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Cherry Illusion 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Only You 7.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Only You rates higher.

Which is closer to Tom Ford Lost Cherry, Flavia Cherry Illusion or Zimaya Only You?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Cherry Illusion 7.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Only You 7.8 out of 10, so Zimaya Only You rates higher.

Which is better value, Flavia Cherry Illusion or Zimaya Only You?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Cherry Illusion 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Only You 8.6 out of 10, so Zimaya Only You rates higher.

What notes do Flavia Cherry Illusion and Zimaya Only You share?

They share 7 notes: Bitter Almond, Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

Which occasions suit Flavia Cherry Illusion and Zimaya Only You?

Flavia Cherry Illusion is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Zimaya Only You is tagged for Social and Romantic.

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 Zimaya Only You

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