Lush Cherry

How it Smells

Fragrance World's Lush Cherry opens with an aggressively sweet cherry accord, reminiscent of cherry cough syrup mixed with marzipan. The bitter almond note is amped up, giving it a slightly acrid edge that the original subtly hints at. The liquor element is present but comes across as a generic sweet liqueur rather than anything nuanced. The heart struggles to balance; the sour cherry feels artificial, fighting with a jammy plum note, while the Turkish rose is practically non-existent. The dry down lands on a creamy tonka bean base but with a noticeable synthetic sandalwood replacing any authentic woody depth. A faint whiff of grassy vetiver appears later, but it's lost in the overall sweetness.

The Performance Stats

Lush Cherry delivers a solid 5-6 hours on skin. Projection is moderate, creating a noticeable scent bubble for about an hour, then settling closer to the skin. I tested it during a cool evening walk and found it performed better in cooler temperatures. It became cloying in a warmer environment.

Conclusion

Wearing Lush Cherry is like enjoying a cherry flavored candy instead of the real fruit. It provides a similar initial impression as Lost Cherry, but quickly reveals its simplified construction. You gain initial intensity and a bolder cherry aroma. You lose the sophisticated blend and natural feel of the original, ending up with a slightly plasticky and overwhelming sweetness.