Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love vs Mykonos Dolce 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
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love costs £20 and Mykonos Dolce Cherry costs £29.99, so Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love is £9.99 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 23 distinct notes listed across both (22%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Lost Cherry.
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love is a fruity gourmand fragrance built around boozy cherry, bitter almond and a creamy vanilla tonka base, positioned as a bold interpretation of the Tom Ford Lost Cherry style.
Mykonos Dolce Cherry
Dolce Cherry is a unisex Eau de Parfum from Mykonos built around pink pepper, clove, bergamot, vanilla and maraschino cherry over black cherry, cinnamon leaf, dried apricot, vanilla and plum, before tonka bean, sandalwood, amberwood, vetiver and cedar take over in the base. Tom Ford Lost Cherry is the clearest inspiration, but Mykonos pushes the spice much harder.
Comparison
| Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love | Mykonos Dolce Cherry | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.5/10 · 1 review | 7.0/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.0/10 | No rating |
| Projection | 6.5/10 | No rating |
| Scent accuracy | 8.0/10 | No rating |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Price | £20 | £29.99 |
| 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.
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Mykonos Dolce Cherry
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love lists Cherry Liqueur, Bitter Almond, Griotte Syrup, Turkish Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Roasted Tonka Bean, Peru Balsam, Cedarwood and Benzoin that Mykonos Dolce Cherry does not.
Mykonos Dolce Cherry lists Pink Pepper, Clove, Bergamot, Maraschino Cherry, Cinnamon Leaf, Dried Apricot, Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Cedar that Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love
Mykonos Dolce Cherry
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Gourmand, Fruity and Cherry. Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love also lists Floral, Smoky, Rose, Bitter and Nutty. Mykonos Dolce Cherry also lists Woody, Amber, Cinnamon, Warm spicy and Spicy.
Vibes
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love
Mykonos Dolce Cherry
Both share Sweet, Bold, Warm and Gourmand. Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love also lists Playful, Intense, Modern and Luxurious. Mykonos Dolce Cherry also lists Dark.
Occasions
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love
Mykonos Dolce Cherry
Both share Evening, Autumn and Winter. Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love also lists Signature and Social.
Performance
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love
Mykonos Dolce Cherry
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love lists Linear. Mykonos Dolce Cherry lists Good performance and Long lasting.
Style lane
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love
Mykonos Dolce Cherry
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love lists Fruity gourmand. Mykonos Dolce Cherry lists Spiced gourmand.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love (7.0/10)
- Projection: Wins Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love (6.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love (8.0/10)
- Value for money: Wins Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love (£20)
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love leads on value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love has 1 community review and Mykonos Dolce Cherry has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love or Mykonos Dolce Cherry?
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love costs £20 and Mykonos Dolce Cherry costs £29.99, so Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love is £9.99 cheaper.
Which is better value, Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love or Mykonos Dolce Cherry?
Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Mykonos Dolce Cherry 7.8 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love rates higher.
What notes do Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love and Mykonos Dolce Cherry share?
They share 5 notes: Black Cherry, Plum, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Vanilla.
Which occasions suit Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love and Mykonos Dolce Cherry?
Maison Alhambra Forbidden Love is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn and Winter. Mykonos Dolce Cherry is tagged for Evening, Autumn and Winter.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.