CULT Cherry Essence: released in 2025, cherry, sweet and almond, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest CULT Cherry Essence dupe we found is Fragrance World Cocktail Intense — 90% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best CULT Cherry Essence dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs CULT Cherry Essence | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Cocktail Intense | 90% | about $15 (−83%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie | 88% | about $30 (−67%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Mayar Cherry Intense | 86% | about $20 (−78%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | PARIS CORNER Forbidden Sugar | 85% | about $40 (−56%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Zara Cherry Smoothie 2022 | 83% | about $30 (−67%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Captures the rich, boozy cherry and tonka bean warmth reminiscent of Tom Ford Lost Cherry with impressive longevity.
It shares its woody, vanilla and sweet accords with CULT Cherry Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 632 community ratings.
Evokes the luscious cherry and almond character of Tom Ford Lost Cherry, wrapping you in a cozy, sweet vanilla haze.
It shares its cherry, sweet and almond accords with CULT Cherry Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,376 community ratings.
Delivers a bold, fruit-forward presence that echoes the rich cherry sweetness and nutty warmth of Tom Ford Lost Cherry.
It shares its sweet, fruity and vanilla accords with CULT Cherry Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,118 community ratings.
Plays in the same sweet, fruity, almond-infused territory as Tom Ford Lost Cherry, leaning into a slightly creamier dry-down.
It shares its sweet, fruity and vanilla accords with CULT Cherry Essence, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 160 community ratings.
A playful, approachable take on the dark cherry and almond profile found in Tom Ford Lost Cherry, sweetened with plenty of vanilla.
It shares its sweet, cherry and almond accords with CULT Cherry Essence, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,388 community ratings.
Fragrance World Cocktail Intense, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than CULT Cherry Essence.
PARIS CORNER Forbidden Sugar, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for CULT Cherry Essence.
Fragrance World Cocktail Intense, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Cocktail Intense saves you about $110 a year against CULT Cherry Essence. 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 Forbidden Sugar comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
CULT Cherry Essence notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-24.