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What does Lost Cherry smell like?

Lost Cherry opens with a hit that's unmistakably cherry — but not the synthetic, medicinal kind that plagues cheaper attempts at the accord. Perfumer Louise Turner leans into black cherry and cherry l...

Details

House: Tom Ford
Concentration: Parfum
Gender: unisex
Year: 2018
Longevity: 6.8 / 10
Sillage: 7.0 / 10
Scent Profile: Sweet, Fruity, Gourmand, Creamy, Spicy
Best Seasons: Fall, Winter
Best Occasions: Night Out, Evening
Perfumer: Louise Turner

Community Insights

Based on 283 discussions

Performance is the most debated aspect of Lost Cherry — many enthusiasts find longevity moderate at best, reporting the fragrance fades faster than its price tag suggests it should, though experiences vary widely based on skin type and application method.
It's widely regarded as a fall and winter fragrance, with the boozy cherry-almond sweetness working best in cool air; summer wear is generally considered a misstep.
The fragrance is commonly positioned as an evening or date-night option rather than a daily driver, and the community broadly agrees it skews romantic rather than casual.
Tom Ford's newer cherry releases — Electric Cherry and Cherry Smoke — are frequently compared to Lost Cherry, with the original still considered the flagship of the house's cherry direction despite those follow-ups piggybacking on its success.
The price-to-performance conversation comes up often: most enthusiasts consider the scent itself worthwhile but acknowledge that the longevity relative to its Private Blend cost is a legitimate concern rather than a minor quibble.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lost Cherry worth the price?+

That depends on what you're optimizing for. The scent itself gets high marks from most who try it — the cherry-almond-rose combination is well-executed and more complex than it sounds. The sticking point is performance: longevity is moderate rather than exceptional, which is a harder pill to swallow at Private Blend pricing. If you're buying it as a special-occasion or date-night fragrance rather than an everyday workhorse, the value case is stronger. Sampling before committing is strongly recommended.

How long does Lost Cherry actually last?+

Expect somewhere in the moderate range — most wearers report several hours of projection before it settles into a closer skin scent. Some get a full day out of it; others find it fades noticeably within a few hours. Skin chemistry plays a significant role, and applying to clothing or hair rather than bare skin tends to extend the performance for people who find it disappears quickly.

Is Lost Cherry masculine or feminine?+

It's officially unisex and genuinely wears that way. The cherry-almond-liqueur opening leans sweet and fruity in a way that's sometimes coded feminine, but the bitter almond, vetiver, and cedar in the base add enough dryness and weight to read comfortably on anyone. Community reception among men is enthusiastic — it's frequently cited as a crowd-pleaser across genders.

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Accords

Notes

TopBitter almond//Black cherry//Cherry liqueur

HeartSour cherry//Griotte syrup//Plum//Turkish rose//Jasmine sambac

BaseRoasted tonka bean//Vanilla//Peru balsam//Cinnamon//Sandalwood//Benzoin//Cloves//

Cedar

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Patchouli//

Vetiver

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What does Lost Cherry smell like?

Lost Cherry opens with a hit that's unmistakably cherry — but not the synthetic, medicinal kind that plagues cheaper attempts at the accord. Perfumer Louise Turner leans into black cherry and cherry l...

Details

House: Tom Ford
Concentration: Parfum
Gender: unisex
Year: 2018
Longevity: 6.8 / 10
Sillage: 7.0 / 10
Scent Profile: Sweet, Fruity, Gourmand, Creamy, Spicy
Best Seasons: Fall, Winter
Best Occasions: Night Out, Evening
Perfumer: Louise Turner

Community Insights

Based on 283 discussions

Performance is the most debated aspect of Lost Cherry — many enthusiasts find longevity moderate at best, reporting the fragrance fades faster than its price tag suggests it should, though experiences vary widely based on skin type and application method.
It's widely regarded as a fall and winter fragrance, with the boozy cherry-almond sweetness working best in cool air; summer wear is generally considered a misstep.
The fragrance is commonly positioned as an evening or date-night option rather than a daily driver, and the community broadly agrees it skews romantic rather than casual.
Tom Ford's newer cherry releases — Electric Cherry and Cherry Smoke — are frequently compared to Lost Cherry, with the original still considered the flagship of the house's cherry direction despite those follow-ups piggybacking on its success.
The price-to-performance conversation comes up often: most enthusiasts consider the scent itself worthwhile but acknowledge that the longevity relative to its Private Blend cost is a legitimate concern rather than a minor quibble.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lost Cherry worth the price?+

That depends on what you're optimizing for. The scent itself gets high marks from most who try it — the cherry-almond-rose combination is well-executed and more complex than it sounds. The sticking point is performance: longevity is moderate rather than exceptional, which is a harder pill to swallow at Private Blend pricing. If you're buying it as a special-occasion or date-night fragrance rather than an everyday workhorse, the value case is stronger. Sampling before committing is strongly recommended.

How long does Lost Cherry actually last?+

Expect somewhere in the moderate range — most wearers report several hours of projection before it settles into a closer skin scent. Some get a full day out of it; others find it fades noticeably within a few hours. Skin chemistry plays a significant role, and applying to clothing or hair rather than bare skin tends to extend the performance for people who find it disappears quickly.

Is Lost Cherry masculine or feminine?+

It's officially unisex and genuinely wears that way. The cherry-almond-liqueur opening leans sweet and fruity in a way that's sometimes coded feminine, but the bitter almond, vetiver, and cedar in the base add enough dryness and weight to read comfortably on anyone. Community reception among men is enthusiastic — it's frequently cited as a crowd-pleaser across genders.

What occasions is Lost Cherry best for?

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Evenings and nights out are where it thrives — dinner dates, parties, cooler-weather social settings. The sweetness and richness of the gourmand-meets-floral-woods profile makes it feel dressed up rather than casual. It's less suited to office or daytime wear, where the sweetness can feel heavy, and hot weather tends to amplify the gourmand elements in a way most wearers find unflattering.

How does Lost Cherry compare to Tom Ford's newer cherry fragrances?+

Electric Cherry and Cherry Smoke were both released years later and are widely seen as spiritual successors, with Cherry Smoke in particular drawing direct comparisons. The community generally considers Lost Cherry the more complete and successful of the trio — the addition of rose, griotte syrup, and the warm balsamic base gives it more depth than the newer entries. Cherry Smoke tends to read smokier and darker; Electric Cherry is lighter and fresher. If you're deciding between them, Lost Cherry remains the benchmark.

What season is Lost Cherry best suited to?+

Fall and winter, without much debate. The warm, creamy, boozy character of the fragrance comes alive in cold air and pairs naturally with heavier clothing and indoor settings. Spring is workable for some. Summer is generally considered a poor fit — the sweetness compounds with heat in a way that most wearers find cloying rather than pleasant.

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Appears in Collections

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