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Tom FordEau de Parfum · EST. 2018

Lost Cherry

A decadent, dark, full-bodied fragrance capturing the dual scent profile of sweet cherry syrup, bitter almonds, and warm, resinous woody dry-downs.

NOSE: Louise TurnerRELEASED: 2018RETAIL: $250 - $395
The Quick Answer

Lost Cherry opens on Black Cherry and Cherry Liqueur, moves through Griotte Syrup and Turkish Rose, and dries down to Peru Balsam and Roasted Tonka Bean. At $250 - $395 it is firmly luxury pricing that demands you love the profile first, with moderate (4h - 6h) on skin. Reasonably safe to blind buy if the note list appeals to you.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

6.0
Expert
6.0
Longevity
7.5
Sillage
6.7
Versatility
4.5
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance, not a single personal wear test.

Approx. $2.50/ml, Based on the lowest street price ($250) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15 to 30 min
  • Black Cherry
  • Cherry Liqueur
  • Bitter Almond
HEART NOTESCore character · 2 to 4 hours
  • Griotte Syrup
  • Turkish Rose
  • Jasmine Sambac
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6 to 24+ hours
  • Peru Balsam
  • Roasted Tonka Bean
  • Sandalwood
  • Vetiver

EXPERT ANALYSIS, COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Autumn 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Composed by Louise Turner for Tom Ford in 2018, Lost Cherry sits in the juicy fruit space of modern perfumery. Below, our research team breaks down its olfactory structure, measured performance, and ideal wearer.

The Opening

It opens on Black Cherry, Cherry Liqueur, Bitter Almond, a juicy fruit and sweet gourmand introduction that sets expectations before the heart emerges.

The Heart

Beneath the opening, a floral heart of Griotte Syrup, Turkish Rose, Jasmine Sambac forms the signature most people will recognise.

The Dry-Down

The dry-down anchors on a dry woods and sweet gourmand base of Peru Balsam, Roasted Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, the phase that clings closest to skin and lasts longest.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
Black Cherry and Cherry Liqueur opening. Strong, room-filling projection.
Hour 4
Griotte Syrup and Turkish Rose heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
Peru Balsam and Roasted Tonka Bean base emerges. Becoming a skin scent.
Hour 8
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
6/10
Sillage
7.5/10
Blind Buy
LOW RISK
Final Score
8.7/10

Who Should Buy Lost Cherry

Lost Cherry leans feminine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to autumn, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to evening wear and going out. If you gravitate toward juicy fruit and floral compositions and want a more moderate, easy-going wear, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal, skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORModerate (4h - 6h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONModerate Projection
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
30%
NIGHT
70%
GENDER INDEXFeminine Leaning
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸15%
SUMMER ☀️5%
AUTUMN 🍂40%
WINTER ❄️40%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity, an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

Black Cherry and Cherry Liqueur lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

Griotte Syrup and Turkish Rose take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 8
Early dry-down

Peru Balsam and Roasted Tonka Bean anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Skin-close
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of Peru Balsam and Roasted Tonka Bean is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • Autumn / Fall (40% seasonal fit)
  • Winter (40% seasonal fit)
  • Evenings, dinners and going out

Skip It

  • Spring, it underperforms here (15%)
  • Summer, it underperforms here (5%)
  • Hot daytime errands, it can read too heavy

Blind-Buy Risk

25/100SAFE
Risk factors
  • Balanced, conventional profile with no major red flags
In its favour
  • Nothing in the published notes suggests an unusually divisive scent.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Coumarin

IFRA-restricted; coumarin sources carry a general pregnancy-caution flag.

Benzyl Salicylate / Benzyl Benzoate

White-floral declarables; usually well tolerated but listed under EU rules.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Tom Ford Lost Cherry smell like?
Lost Cherry opens with an intense burst of sweet black cherry and bitter almond, almost like cherry liqueur. It transitions into a rose-jasmine heart before a warm, woody tonka bean base emerges.
Is Lost Cherry by Tom Ford worth the money?
For its uniqueness and quality, yes. The cherry accord is masterfully balanced, sweet without being childish. Very few fragrances achieve this cherry note with such sophistication.
Is Lost Cherry a winter fragrance?
Yes, Lost Cherry is a quintessential autumn and winter fragrance. Its warm, sweet cherry and tonka base would feel cloying in summer. It shines in cold weather social settings.
Can I wear Lost Cherry to the office?
Yes, within reason. Lost Cherry sits at a moderate moderate projection projection, which is generally office-friendly with one to two sprays. Apply before you leave home rather than at your desk, and you should stay within polite, non-intrusive range through the working day.
Is Lost Cherry good for summer?
Not really. Lost Cherry scores only 5% for summer, heat tends to amplify its Peru Balsam and Roasted Tonka Bean base and push it toward cloying. It performs far better in winter, so save it for cooler months and reach for something lighter when it is hot.
How many sprays of Lost Cherry should I use?
Two to four sprays suits most people. Lost Cherry has moderate projection projection, so you can apply a little more generously than a beast-mode scent without crowding others. Spread sprays across pulse points and let it settle; its moderate (4h - 6h) longevity means you rarely need to reapply.
Is Lost Cherry safe for sensitive skin?
Lost Cherry is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as Black Cherry, Cherry Liqueur and Bitter Almond, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe, most wearers have no reaction, but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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