Le Style Cherry Dubai to Miami

The Scent Profile

Le Style Cherry Dubai to Miami kicks off with a blast of cherry hard candy, similar to those individually wrapped sweets you’d find at your grandma’s house. It's quickly followed by a slightly medicinal almond note that lends a touch of bitterness, like the smell of amaretto liqueur spilled on a wooden countertop. The heart retains the cherry, but it becomes a syrupy, dark fruit accord with the plum adding a jam-like sweetness and the rose offering a powdered floral softness. This is where it veers off-course from its inspiration; the original has a brighter, fresher cherry nuance, while this leans into a heavier, almost cloying sweetness. The dry down features a creamy tonka bean, a noticeable sandalwood and a muted, earthy vetiver. However, a plasticky undertone persists that wasn't there initially.

Conclusion

If this scent were a character in a movie, it would be a well-meaning but slightly clumsy supporting character in a holiday romance film – someone who tries to bake a fancy dessert but ends up with a slightly burnt, but still edible, treat.

How Long Does it Last?

I get about 5 hours of wear with this one. The projection is moderate for the first hour – about an arm's length – before settling into a skin scent. I tested it during a casual Friday at the office. I'd suggest limiting it to the cooler months to prevent it from becoming overpowering.