Lovefest Burning Cherry | 48 Eau de Parfum

Sweet, woody, warm, fruity, juicy, aromatic, balsamic, feminine, sensual, luscious, delectable, deep, rich, sophisticated, tempting, alluring, mysterious, cozy, comforting On me this opens with a very sweet, juicy, and slightly tart cherry, fresh raspberry, bright bergamot, and warm and woody Palo santo, vanilla like tonka bean, and guaiac wood which linger throughout along with the cherry. As it dries down it becomes less bright and more warm, woody, and sensual as the warm Palo Santo, vanilla like tonka bean, rich guaiac wood, and a soft touch of patchouli and aromatic Peru balsam develop more. The notes that are the most prominent on me are the Cherry, Palo santo, tonka bean, and guaiac wood. I’m not usually into cherry fragrances, and I’m always super nervous about blind buying them for fear of a medicinal scent. When I finally decided to go ahead and order the 2 I have in my collection (the other being Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Sin, a Cherry, almond, vanilla scent) I chose this one because I typically really enjoy Kayali fragrances. I figured if there was a Cherry I would enjoy that it would probably be from Kayali. I currently own 17 of their fragrances, so they typically fit my taste. I only ordered a mini bottle which I’ve been happy enough with. I don’t reach for it super often, but I do think it smells very pretty. Fortunately, there’s nothing at all medicinal here. I get this almost cinnamon scented warm and woody Cherry scent. It actually even reminds me of Kilian’s Angels Share, but with cherry instead of apple because of that warm cinnamon scent. There’s even something that comes across as slightly boozy. I’m also reminded some of The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition as they are both warm and woody cherry scents. It’s a more sophisticated fruity cherry scent, so it feels like it would suit women of any age. Because of its warmth and depth this is definitely most fitting during the fall and winter. This feels like it would work for most occasions, except for maybe the fancier ones. I get excellent performance with Lovefest Burning Cherry. The longevity is great, it lasts throughout the whole day on me. The projection is nice too, it radiates out at least 2-3 feet from me. For reference, some of my favorite fruity scents include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Kayali The Wedding Silk Santal, PDM Oriana, Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau So Sweet, Ralph Lauren Beyond Romance, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, JPG La Belle Flower Edition, Flowerbomb Extreme, Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Sucré, Pink Sugar Berry Blast, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, SDJ 40, BBW Cashmere Glow, BBW Forever Sunshine

Sweet, woody, fruity, juicy, vanilla, warm, amber, aromatic, balsamic, feminine, sensual, seductive, mysterious, deep, smooth, alluring, tempting, addictive, inviting, cozy, comforting On me this opens sweet, fruity, and warm with perfectly ripe and super juicy cherry that’s perfectly sweet yet tart along with bright raspberry, and just a touch of bergamot. I really don’t get much of the florals in the heart, just soft whispers of them. The dry down is done so smooth and beautiful. It remains sweet, and grows more warm and woody as the Palo santo, guaiac wood, and Peru balsam grow more prominent along with the vanillic tonka bean and warm golden amber. I wouldn’t exactly call this smoky, but it’s definitely woody and balsamic in a really lovely way. The notes that are the most prominent on me are the cherry, Palo santo, tonka bean, and Peru balsam. I’m not sure if anyone else gets this, but it comes off as almost slightly cinnamon-y with the wood. I know that sounds a little odd, but I actually think it’s really pretty. I’m a huge Kayali fan, and currently own 18 different fragrances from them. My top 5 are Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, The Wedding Silk Santal, Yum Pistachio Gelato. I also really enjoy Maui, Maldives, and Capri in a Bottle, particularly during the summer. I get great performance with Lovefest Burning Cherry. The longevity, is very good, it lasts 7+ hours on my skin. The projection is nice,it’s on the moderate side as it radiates out at least 2-3 feet from me. For reference, some of my other favorite fragrances include GdT Celeste, Bianco Latte, Kilian LDBS, Princess, PdM Oriana, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Black Opium Glitter, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, D&G The One Desire, Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Salt, Queen’s Caramel, Marshmallows, Phlur Heavy Cream, Vanilla Nectar, Beach Skin, SDJ Summer è Amor, 62, 39, VS Vanilla Lace, BBW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Fireside Flurries

Sweet, fruity, juicy, slightly tart, woody, sensual, warm, and slightly smoky I really pick up on the Cherry, raspberry, Palo santo, amber, tonka bean, and guaiac wood. The Cherry and woody notes are really the stars here. The Cherry is sweet, juicy, and slightly tart... like biting into a cherry that’s so perfectly fresh that the juice runs down your chin. It’s blended beautifully with warm and woody notes like amber, tonka bean, Palo santo, and guaiac wood. They add a slight smoky smell, but it’s more warm and woody as opposed to smoky or spicy. I get excellent performance with Lovefest Burning Cherry. The longevity is really great, it lasts the entire day on me. The projection is nice too, it radiates out a few feet from me. I don’t have to spray a bunch to get these results, so I do consider this to be a good value. I’d been wanting to get a cherry fragrance, but wasn’t sure which one to go with because I was really nervous about getting one that had a medical smell to it. I went with Burning Cherry because I thought the notes and description looked nice, I’d heard a lot of good things about it, and because enjoy a lot of fragrances from this brand. I’m glad this ended up being my choice, it’s beautiful and not at all medicinal smelling. Another successful blind buy! For reference, this is my 14th Kayali fragrance along with Eden Juicy Apple that I got in the same order. I always am impressed with their scents and the excellent performance I get from their fragrances. Some of my other favorite fruity fragrances besides these 2 include: Ralph Lauren Beyond Romance, Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau So Sweet, Pink Sugar Berry Blast, Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Sucré, Kayali Maui in a Bottle, SDJ 40, B&BW Blueberry Bundt Cake, B&BW Autumn Drive, and B&BW Champagne Apple & Honey

I gotta say, Kayali knocked this scent out of the park. Naturally, women are drawn to this scent and commenting on this fragrance, but I am a guy that wears this particular cherry scent. On my skin, the scent is more woody with a nuanced cherry note lingering in the background, but I smell more like cherry wood than actual cherries, if that makes sense. The palo santo really stands its ground on my skin with the incense woody note coming through, which is AWESOME because I like palo santo scents. I would say that this is a night time, date night fall fragrance that is for women, but men can wear it as well, and it won't smell fruity and overly sweet. Yuck. I not a fan of the sweet fruity fragrances. Not for a dude like me, lol, but this scent smells great, and it lasts about 6 hours on my skin. I see comments of people saying that it lasts a short while, but 6 hours is relatively good, especially for the price tag. Burning Cherry (or Incensed Cherry Wood as I like to say, lol) gets two thumbs from me. Good job, Kayali. Like I say in all my reviews, this is all just my opinion. Take opinions and reviews with a grain of salt. Everyone has an opinion regarding smells. Some people love a specific fragrance. Some people hate it. Some people lie regarding reviews and opinions. Some state the truth. My advice is for you to GET A SAMPLE OF ANY FRAGRANCE BEFORE YOU COMMIT TO BUYING IT. That way, you can assess it for yourself and have your own thoughts rather than strictly going off someone else's thoughts and opinions. Peace and blessings, everyone!

This is the only perfume from Kayali that I own and personally, at least at the moment I think it's the only one worth buying. This fragarance is fantastic and everything I was looking for in a cherry perfume. It opens with a lovely balance of burning, but slightly sour, fresh cherry and palo santo. As it dries down, it's closely followed by patchouli and praline, with the guaiac wood dominating towards the end. I love how it's still very clearly a sweeter cherry fragrance, but the smoky, woody notes make it stand out, compared to other cherry fragrances I've smelled. It doesn't fall into photorealistic sour cherries or cherry pie gourmands. Then again, I'm no connoisseour, so it's likely there are other fragrances out there that compare to it. It lasts very nicely on me and even a few hours after spraying it gets me plenty of compliments. It's one of my beloved fragrances to wear to social gatherings, especially when I'm meeting new people, outings with friends or dates. It's inviting, warm, slightly alluring, but not in a heavy or overwhelming way. I've heard of it being described as flirtatious, and I wholeheartedly agree. It's a fun, flirty, warm scent. A little... witchy in a way? A lot of people here compare it to Tom Ford's "Lost Cherry". I have smelled that one a couple of times, sprayed a few spritzes in a perfume store and I can confidently say, Lovefest Burning Cherry EATS IT ALIVE. It's longer lasting, more complex and has more dimensions. Give it a try!

Love this! I finally bought it. I tried this a few times and was finally able to compare it side by side with Tom Ford Lost Cherry today. I can say Lost Cherry definitely opens with a more powerful, more realistic cherry note and stays pretty heavy smelling and warm (even though the performance isn't great). The mid and drydown of these 2 are almost indistinguishable though aside from Lost Cherry smelling denser. As others have mentioned the performance is abysmal, little to no sillage or projection, but that's okay for me since I'm an oversprayer anyway 😂. I just wish this was cheaper, to account for the poor performance. But overall, Kayali Burning Cherry Lovefest is really good. If you want a sweet, fresh, fruity, realistic cherry smelling fragrance with a little bit of a nuanced woody+fruity sweet drydown this is worth a try. Other than of course Tom Ford Lost Cherry I don't think there's anything else that really smells similar to this, but this is much better in terms of price alone as the Tom Ford doesn't actually perform better. Scent: 9.5/10 Uniqueness: 9/10 Mass Appeal: 10/10 Longevity: 4/10 Projection/Sillage: 3/10 Versatility: 9/10 - The only time I wouldn't wear this is if I was going to a corporate business meeting with a bunch of older people lol.

I’m not sure how so many people have experienced a lack of the cherry note here, I’m actually shocked. This isn’t a candy-like cherry that I’ve experienced in most cherry fragrances, and I wonder if that explains it. This is a very woody, smoky, photorealistic, exotic cherry fragrance. I can’t say the woods overpower the cherry, because the intention is to create a “burning cherry” accord, and that requires the woods to be 1:1 with the cherry note. It’s a dry, cherry-stained wood effect that feels niche adjacent to me. This fragrance delivers exactly what it’s supposed to, and it’s *very* dark-feminine and alluring in my opinion. This is far outside of my fragrance comfort zone, but I really enjoy it. I never understood the hype behind TF lost cherry, and I didn’t finish my travel size of cherry ambition- but I reach for this often. It doesn’t give cute or pretty, it’s more of a challenge than that. I feel like the woman who says it all without having to utter a word. This is Angelina Jolie in her 30’s. I applied to pulse points on clean, moisturized skin and the scent lasted and radiated for 5-6 hours. Probably not safe for work if you work in small spaces, or up close and personal. TRY ON SKIN DON’T BLIND BUY, DO NOT TRUST PAPER TESTER.

Starts with juicy, powdery cherry and hints of mildly smoky, musky woods and softly pungent balsam. The cherry dies out quickly, leaving a sweet fruity shadow, but the remaining soft, sweet balsamic woodiness is very enjoyable. There's a soft floral center of mostly heliotrope and dark rose. Leans ever so slightly feminine but anyone could wear it. The sillage is intimate to moderate. It feels a bit comfy, like I'm wearing it all for my own comfortable pleasure on a cold, rainy day. I have a Lost Cherry dupe (Forbidden Love - it's great), and a darker, boozy cherry (Bodacious), so I honestly thought this would be redundant, but it's not! I, like a previous reviewer, especially like how it's not boozy; how it supports itself instead with sturdy but expressive woods and balsams. It's got the dark, smoky wood/resin of Bodacious without the booziness and in smaller amounts. It's got the sweet approachability of Lost Cherry but fades to base notes more quickly. It's a tad more sweet than both but thankfully not a treacly gourmand. The drydown is delicious and lasts for hours as an ambery-musky skin scent. Overall, a nice, original twist on a soft, woody cherry theme.

After months of being told about how awful it was, I finally tried (and bought) this perfume, and was pleasantly surprised to find out it was quite the opposite. It is raspberry and cherry focused perfume, with the smokey, woody notes being far more subtle than expected, especially at first. I don't smell any sickly or medicinal scents within it, so I'm unsure how others have managed to smell them. I must say, though, it's much stronger than I expected, so I don't recommend spraying it more than twice, thrice at a stretch. I was also surprised by the decent longevity, especially since I was told that it'd be terrible. That's not to say that longevity is the best, but it is far better than people claim it is, as I was able to get 4.5 hours out of the perfume alone, and 6 when I layered it. It's definitely a perfume for cold or milder nights, especially since it's far too heavy for daytime or warm weather. I personally love it, but I'd only recommend buying it if you're one for strong, sweet, slightly smokey, raspberry/cherry-based scents.

I'm completly obsessed with this fragrance! It's absolutely divine, with a very noticeable dark cherry opening that pairs so well with the almond notes - I love wearing this fragrance because it makes me smell like those fruit-shaped marzipan sweets, which were a staple in my childhood, and simultaneously like a cherry liquor filled chocolate. It's not too feminine, but it's very sensual and unique. It's a perfectly composed perfume, and the scent layers are masterfully blended. I love that it dries down to a palo santo boozy scent, while still keeping the sultry dark cherry vibe. The only problem is that the longevity isn't the best, and I expected a perfume on this price range to last a while longer. I always end up overspraying and using more product, so i finish my bottles pretty quick. I also keep a travel size perfume in my bag to reapply during the day (about 2 times). But despite this issue, Kayali slayed with this one.

I recently got my bottle of Lovefest Burning Cherry and I love it. I also have Vanilla 28 and like it a lot, but so far I am liking Burning Cherry more. The first 30 seconds to a minute, I would say Burning Cherry is 99% Tom Ford Lost Cherry (I have gone through 2 bottles of Lost Cherry; it's a top 5 fav for me). After the initial spray, Burning Cherry starts to throw a lot of Le Labo Santal 33 (which I like, but it gives me a headache always). The Sandalwood/Santal softens and the cherry is still there, albeit much lighter. The dry down ends up being a lovely woody, cherry and Sandalwood scent that I really am enjoying. Longevity and sillage are not great, but I get about 3-4 hours before it is a very faint skin scent. TF Lost Cherry lasts at least double on me. Burning Cherry is very unisex, possible leaning slightly more "feminine", but I usually refuse to assign gender to a glass bottle ;) If you like it, wear it!

As a cherry connoisseur (I mean it's literally my nickname after all), this is my FAVORITE cherry of all time. This is EXACTLY how cherry should be done. This is syrupy dark cherry that's sweet and juicy, but also dark and mysterious thanks to the boozy and smokey notes. This perfume screams Lana Del Rey vibes. It's so vampy and sexy. The cherry is not synthetic or sickeningly sweet at all, and all of the woody notes in the base perfectly balance it out. The longevity and projection are pretty freakin good for a Kayali perfume. You'll get a solid 3 hour wear. It'll still be there even after, but it won't project like it does in the beginning. In my opinion, you could wear this any time of year, and I think it's a really good summer cherry. This feels like it was made for summer music festivals. I will ALWAYS have a bottle of this on hand (This is my second bottle going on third!) Rating: 10/10 🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒

Love this perfume! It is the most perfect feminine woody fragrance I've smelled. Warm from the guaiac wood and palo santo, sweet from the praline, and tart from the cherry and rapsberry. I personally cannot detect any other notes, maybe some light florals in the background. It is absolutely divine. I'd say it could be worn all year round, probably most appropriate for cooler weather, but also absolutely shines in the heat and isn't too nauseating. Also, if anyone is looking for a perfect lotion to pair this scent with and prolong its longevity - try the Hempz Koa & Sweet Almond Herbal Body Moisturizer. I know the notes don't quite add up, but honestly - if I put the lotion on one arm and the fragrance on the other, I can barely tell which one is witch. Might be just my body chemistry, but I'd still recommend trying it for yourself.

Having been curious about this scent being referred to as a good Tom Ford Lost Cherry alternative, I picked up a travel size. I own Lost Cherry and this is similar but more complex in my opinion. Initial spray was an overwhelming (in a good way) sour cherry scent with a hint of campfire. It’s mildly floral and smells very edible. My partner said I smelled like Cherry Pepsi. I don’t detect any patchouli what-so-ever, which is fine because I detest it. This is a beautiful, strong fragrance and as someone who wants to smell like cherry cola, I’m obsessed. This could work in any season and at any time of day, but in my opinion this is a sunny summer day fragrance that’s boozy enough to transition into nighttime.

This perfume comes across as nothing but smoke & sandalwood on me. The cherry and other berries fade in minutes of spraying. However, my boyfriend's chemistry works way better with this perfume. Hours into wearing, he still smells like a delicious cherry Coke. It works perfect as a winter scent and I can't get enough when I smell it on him. The spices remind me of a pecan pie. Gorgeous (if your chemistry mixes well.) My only issue is that it fades fast. Have to practically shove my nose in the areas it was applied after about 3-4 hours to catch a whiff. Giving Burning Cherry a love rating due to how crazy addicting it smells on my partner. I think this one is very picky on who it chooses

This is my favorite out of the Kayali fragrances I have tried. The cherry is the juiciest most succulent I have smelled so far; very Tom Fords Lost Cherry. It lasts a long time on me, longer than Eden Apple and the Sparkling Litchi from the Kayali House. (I tried them all on skin at the same time.) This smells like biting into the biggest, juiciest, overripe cherry that you can imagine- and then settles down into a floral perfume on my skin. Super feminine and nicely soft. This is sexy, feminine, juicy, and edible. Edit: I did end up buying Phlur’s Cherry Stem over this, due to lasting power. Burning Cherry lasted about two to three hours on me, which isn’t good enough.

Boozy cherry, closely followed by palo santo incence, held within a deep dark red multifacetted bottle, overall quite intoxicating. Wish I'd bought the travel size, as I don't think I'll ever finish this bottle. It's mysterious, a middle eastern type scent. Unfortunately, I can't wear it out, rarely wear it and only ever worn it at home in the evening with a glass or two of wine. This is a stronger version of Jo Malone's Scarlet Poppy intense, which is very similar but Scarlet Popply is more subtle and tolerable than this. I may see if I can use it as a bathroom spray, if not I may sell it.

I recently became intrigued with cherry-centric fragrances after avoiding the cherry scent profile forever. I've owned/wore/loved a few Kayali Perfumes. I decided to try Lovefest Burning Cherry. OMG...Lovefest Burning Cherry is an immediate love. The perfume has shot to the top of my most favorite fragrances. Boozy cherry, gentle florals and a palo santo base. And after applying this perfume and readying myself for bed, four hours later I clearly detected these wonderful wafts of smoky cherry fragrance emanating from my body. This perfume is beautiful! What is there not to love?

WOW, I can't say enough great things about this fragrance! This is deep, dark, sexy, witchy, sweet and woody. I absolutely adore it! I never saw myself as a cherry fragrance guy, but this changed my mind. I get the dark cherry, palo santo, and patchouli coming through the most. It feels expensive and sultry on my skin which makes it a great reach for evening in the cooler months on the year. I get great longevity with this one around 7 hours on skin and much longer on clothes with a moderate projection. This will ALWAYS be in my collection, I absolutely cannot live without it!

Feminine, love the cherry/patchouli combo. It smells so sexy yet elegant on me, I can see this being a year round perfume but its probably best suited for spring or fall. It has a wonderful woody die down with the tonka bean, patchouli, and vetiver blending beautifully. I didn't pick up on any of the raspberry notes but I tend smell the jasmine a bit which I thought was quite nice. This could easily become my signature scent, I would wear this all day. I wish the longevity and the projection was better though. 10/10 smell