Clair de Lune Darkness of Cherry: released in 2024, smoky, cherry and warm spicy, about 10h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 9/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Clair de Lune Darkness of Cherry dupe we found is Dossier Ambery Cherry — 87% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $255 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Clair de Lune Darkness of Cherry dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Clair de Lune Darkness of Cherry | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dossier Ambery Cherry | 87% | about $40 (−84%) | 6h vs 10h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie | 84% | about $30 (−88%) | 5h vs 10h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Lush Cherry | 82% | about $30 (−88%) | 5h vs 10h | 6/10 |
| 4 | PARIS CORNER Midnight Sin | 81% | about $100 (−61%) | 7h vs 10h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Safari Cherry | 90% | about $30 (−88%) | 2h vs 10h | 6/10 |
Focuses on the sweet, fruity cherry notes while maintaining a warm, woody dry-down reminiscent of the reference.
It shares its sweet, cherry and fruity accords with Clair de Lune Darkness of Cherry, opens on Cherry and Cinnamon too, lasts about 6h against 10h and carries 296 community ratings.
Offers a similar sweet and spicy cherry profile that leans into the fruity and warm cinnamon facets of the original.
It shares its cherry, sweet and fruity accords with Clair de Lune Darkness of Cherry, lasts about 5h against 10h and carries 1,376 community ratings.
A balanced take on the cherry and spice combination that mirrors the overall fruity-smoky vibe of the reference.
It shares its cherry, sweet and fruity accords with Clair de Lune Darkness of Cherry, lasts about 5h against 10h and carries 313 community ratings.
Evokes the smoky, leather-heavy atmosphere of the reference with a similar dark and mysterious presence.
It shares its warm spicy and sweet accords with Clair de Lune Darkness of Cherry, lasts about 7h against 10h and carries 328 community ratings.
Captures the dark, smoky cherry essence found in the reference, balancing fruitiness with a deep, resinous base.
It shares its warm spicy, sweet and cherry accords with Clair de Lune Darkness of Cherry and lasts about 2h against 10h.
Fragrance World Safari Cherry, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Clair de Lune Darkness of Cherry.
PARIS CORNER Midnight Sin, at about 7h on skin, against about 10h for Clair de Lune Darkness of Cherry.
Fragrance World Safari Cherry, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dossier Ambery Cherry saves you about $315 a year against Clair de Lune Darkness of 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. PARIS CORNER Midnight Sin comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Clair de Lune Darkness of Cherry notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-02.