Cherry Smoke by Tom Ford

Cherry Smoke by Tom Ford is pure darkness, the gothic and smoky side of Lost Cherry. The opening is an intense sweetness with lots of smoke, a real cherry but with a dark character. As it dries, the smoke and a bitter cherry take over without being cloying, with blackberry adding a mysterious, dark fruity touch. It’s rich, extravagant, and hard to get a hold of; it smells like slow-burned black cherry. If you don’t like smoke or dark scents, this isn’t for you. It’s tempting, seductive, and personal, perfect for a cold night with a coat and city lights, totally unisex. Longevity is average for the high price and projection is moderate, an intimate experience. Incredible concept, almost zero versatility, and an outrageous price. Rating: 6.1/10.

The best perfume with a cherry note 🔥🔥🔥. I haven’t enjoyed an aroma like this in ages, and today with this work of art, I couldn’t stop sniffing myself. It’s super addictive. Although perfumes don’t have a gender, this is totally unisex—it looks great on men and women. I can’t list the notes because this symphony has me a bit lost, but the cherry is very noticeable in every stage. It’s not sweet; it’s a dark cherry with leather and woods. It’s a smoky cherry 🔥.

Cherry Smoke by Tom Ford: It’s not for everyone. It’s not a ‘pretty’ perfume; it’s something bizarre that blends suggestive sweetness with a backdrop of excess and dark desires. It’s a daring fragrance that evokes something… ultimately, it’s for those who want to show off as sophisticated, extravagant, and unconventional. It’s much more than just cherries, leather, and smoke; it feels like a battle between seduction, luxury, and vices. A hidden message that leads us to experience emotions without realizing it. It’s a rare fragrance, not for the masses, but for a select audience and special occasions. For those who see the world differently and understand sensations like passion, power, control, and dominance. Personally, I love it, but it’s not very versatile and might not get many compliments. I enjoy wearing it for myself. Although I don’t have the ideal occasion yet, I know it will be at night, at a candlelit dinner with Soda Stereo playing. Scent: 9. Projection: 2 hours. Longevity: 7 hours. Not a blind buy.

Don’t buy this if you don’t like smoke. It smells like Lost Cherry but with leather and a ton of smoke. Personally, I don’t enjoy that note; I thought the leather and cherry would dominate, but it smells like burnt paper, not winter woods. I see it as very mature and masculine. If you’re looking for fresh or sweet scents, this isn’t for you. The cherry moves away from gourmand territory and touches on woody, smoky, and leathery grounds. I understand the target audience and it’s a great fragrance, but ugh, I just don’t get it.

To me, the opening is a blast of cherries, but within seconds, saffron takes over, and as minutes pass, the smoke gains strength with woody notes. I had read countless reviews and never imagined the saffron; it was a total surprise. It’s a perfume that, as others have said, doesn’t pull any punches compared to other fragrances from the house.

Wow, I tried this today at El Corte Inglés. At first, I smelled the cherry, then it almost disappeared, but after two hours… the cherry vanished on my skin and it took a brutal turn. I’m from the south, and it transported me to Marbella, Seville, to my family during Holy Week, to the incense of Holy Week, and to Orthodox incense itself. Some might want to kill me, but it turned into that without a doubt; I usually don’t like that kind of ecclesiastical incense, but I can’t take my nose off my wrist because every few minutes that scent hits me and transports me home. I’m a big student of the subconscious, and I’m constantly surprised by what we retain; for it, time and space don’t exist. Would I buy it? At that price and to smell like Orthodox incense, it doesn’t match my needs, but the experience was beautiful, and the potency, sillage, and longevity suggest it’s a powerhouse.

Lost Cherry but with a smoky aroma, like putting a cherry in a smoker, or worse, Vick VapoRub with a smoky scent. If you didn’t like Lost Cherry—as I didn’t—skip this without a second thought because it’s even worse.

I’ve read countless reviews claiming this lacks originality and complexity compared to other Tom Ford fragrances, but I think they’re exaggerating. To me, it’s the best in the Cherry line and quite distinctive. It smells of cherry with its sweetness and tartness, but the leather, wood, and smoky incense complement it perfectly. It has a dark, masculine character and is ideal for cold weather and night. The only downside is the price. If you can find decants, that’s the better deal, because buying the full bottle… I’m not sure.

Of all Tom Ford’s ‘cherries,’ this is the one that caught my attention. Lost Cherry smells like syrup to me, and Electric Cherry feels watery. Here, the cherry is real—neither sweet nor synthetic—backed by a smoky wood. Unlike Guerlain’s Cherry Oud, which I’m testing at the same time, this leans more fruity, with saffron adding a special touch. The longevity and sillage are moderate. Already added to my wishlist.