Superdrug’s Cherry Noir is said to be just likeTom Ford’s Lost Cherry, which costs £290 for a 50ml bottle. The high street version is a fraction of the price and is said to last all day
Superdrug customers are raving about a fragrance that they insist smells ‘identical to’ a Tom Ford scent. Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry retails for £290 for a 50ml bottle, whilst Cherry Noir costs has dropped to £6 and is reported to ‘last all day’.
Cherry Noir doesn’t reveal the breakdown of its fragrance notes online, but features cherry, amber, sandalwood, vanilla, musk and coconut. It’s lacking the bitter almond, plum and cinnamon present in Lost Cherry. SWAP WITH NEXT LINE
In one of the product images, it boldly states ‘afFordable alternative, get Lost in the Cherry‘, making the inspiration crystal clear, reports the Manchester Evening News.
It’s earned an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 on Superdrug. One customer raved: “Amazing! I have had Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry, I’ve had more expensive [alternatives] to Lost Cherry…I came across this and it smells exactly like it! A tiny fraction of the hundreds of pounds you would pay for Tom Ford and a smell that lasts all day, even through a 14hr shift at work. I’m amazed and I’ll be buying this over and over again!”.
Another said: “This is supposed to be an [alternative] for Tom ford lost cherry however I have never smelt that before so can’t compare. However I absolutely love this scent, it’s definitely got notes of cherry which is a scent I already adore but it’s also long lasting which is fantastic as some perfumes only last a couple of hours. It’s a decent size bottle for the price too, I am very impressed with this perfume and look forward to trying more of this range.”
Artiscent Cherry Noir
£12.00
£6.00
Superdrug
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Described as an ‘afFordable alternative, get Lost in the Cherry‘
One shopper was let down by a ‘medicinal’ quality, penning: “Cherry Noir definitely smells very similar to the Lost Cherry fragrance, especially once the perfume has settled on the skin. However, the opening notes of Cherry Noir smell very synthetic and almost medicinal, which initially put me off the scent. Cherry Noir comes in the standard white bottle that all Artiscent fragrances use. The bottle is 50ml, so it’s convenient to take along during daily activities or travel. In terms of lasting power, this stayed on my skin for around 6 hours. I wore it to work and could still faintly smell it at the end of the day.”
Meanwhile another commented: “Perfume for the spring. The freshness of juicy cherries smells sweet and mysterious. Amber and Sandalwood gives a lovely warmth to the scent. It lingers for a long time on the skin and even longer on my clothes. it’s a great choice for everyday, This is affordable yet screams luxury from the bottles minimalistic design to the scent.”
The ‘premium’ fragrance isn’t the sole product at Superdrug drawing comparisons to a high-end alternative. The 100ml £3.50 Fruity Mist Caramel and Pistachio is being likened to Sol de Janeiro’s Cheirosa 62 – customers even reckon it’s superior.
One wrote: “Before trying this mist, I was worried that it would be too sweet, but I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of freshness it gives. Save your money on Sol de Janeiro and buy this, you won’t regret.”
A generous 120g tub of B. Melting Cleansing Balm is a fragrance-free and sensitive skin-friendly way to remove makeup. One customer commented: “Lovely product, skin texture is noticeably softer and smoother directly after use…I would prefer if it had a subtle natural spa smell but then guess that’d make it Elemis and potentially irritable – maybe make 2 versions?” The Elemis balm in question sells for £49 for a 100g tub.
There’s also Optimum Collagen Day Cream, priced at £15 or £7.50 for members, which has similarly been compared to Elemis with the brand’s Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (£95 for 50ml).