Castelbajac Red Cherry dupe — cheaper alternatives

Castelbajac Red Cherry: released in 2020, sweet, fruity and vanilla, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Castelbajac Red Cherry dupe?

The closest Castelbajac Red Cherry dupe we found is Zara Cherry Smoothie 2022 — 86% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Castelbajac Red Cherry dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Castelbajac Red CherryProjection
1Zara Cherry Smoothie 202286%about $30 (−14%)6h vs 5h6/10
2Fragrance World Lush Cherry86%about $30 (−14%)5h vs 5h6/10
3Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Carbon Edition82%about $55 (+57%)7h vs 5h8/10
4Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie81%about $30 (−14%)5h vs 5h7/10
5Dossier Fruity Almond78%about $40 (+14%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. Zara Cherry Smoothie 2022 — 86% scent match

    A creamy, fruit-forward scent that mirrors the lactonic and sweet cherry notes present in Castelbajac Red Cherry.

    It shares its sweet, cherry and fruity accords with Castelbajac Red Cherry, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,388 community ratings.

  2. Fragrance World Lush Cherry — 86% scent match

    Focuses on a bright, sugary cherry accord that captures the playful and fruity essence of the reference scent.

    It shares its cherry, sweet and vanilla accords with Castelbajac Red Cherry, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 313 community ratings.

  3. Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Carbon Edition — 82% scent match

    Delivers a bold, sweet cherry experience that sits in the same family as the fruity and vanilla-heavy profile of the reference.

    It lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 432 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie — 81% scent match

    Offers a sweet, cherry-forward experience that aligns well with the fruity and vanilla-infused character of the reference.

    It shares its cherry, sweet and nutty accords with Castelbajac Red Cherry, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,376 community ratings.

  5. Dossier Fruity Almond — 78% scent match

    Features a sweet, nutty fruitiness that echoes the praline and cherry combination found in the reference fragrance.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and fruity accords with Castelbajac Red Cherry, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 358 community ratings.

Which Castelbajac Red Cherry dupe is cheapest?

Zara Cherry Smoothie 2022, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Castelbajac Red Cherry.

Which Castelbajac Red Cherry dupe lasts longest?

Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Carbon Edition, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Castelbajac Red Cherry.

Which Castelbajac Red Cherry dupe is closest to the original?

Zara Cherry Smoothie 2022, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Castelbajac Red Cherry dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Cherry Smoothie 2022 saves you about $5 a year against Castelbajac Red Cherry. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Castelbajac Red Cherry dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Carbon Edition comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-23.