Cherry Smoke

It's been a while since I've worn something new. I got a bunch of Tom Ford off the grey market a while back and hadn't worn Cherry Smoke yet. I shot it on wrist and loved it when I first got it and then just never wore it. So shooting it on it kindof smells weird. You get the cherry windex for the first wet sprays. The animalic note comes in with the leather and smoke gradually. Once again the leather brings out car interior vibes with a cherry scented tress freshener on the mirror. My buddy had one in the mirror of this brick red dodge when we went to trade school. A ridiculous memory but scents do that. Like music. The animalic and leather note go together. Animal hide for the masculine half of this unisex scent. Then the cherry and smoke for the sensuous side of this. Cherry incense comes to mind and is apparently the name of the frgarance world dupe I can't seem to find anywhere. They apparently also have a lattafe clone la collection d'antiquites 1505 that I would like to try. My only gripe is that it's a skin scent pretty quick and I love to smell a scent on myself for a while and I really love this one. it's different and unisex so notes both opposing sexes will love. I wear women's scents and my wife wears men's scents because we both just love and are attracted to those scents. Enjoy your scents people!!

This is a wonderful fragrance for those trying to find slightly more experimental scents that still are very wearable. I have been regularly wearing this fragrance for months and the bottle barely has a dent. The first impression was the strength of the sour cherry and bitter almond. The top notes are strong and full bodied enough to handle the interaction with the smoky and leathery notes. I don’t notice the leathery and smoky notes too much until the scent dries down a bit. I have found I get lots of compliments on this one. As an avid “unnatural” scent enjoyer, this is a great scent to have a bit of mystique while still being easily wearable. Of the cherry scents I have tried, I like this one the most. I find the slightly medicinal sour cherry to mix perfectly with the other more masculine notes. The attendant who helped me gave me a sample of “Fucking Fabulous” and told me to layer the two. I find that mix to be quite interesting. Tom Ford’s other cherry scents don’t fit as well as this one into my arsenal. I can say (I may not have a strong enough nose) that I pick up very little animalic notes in it. I typically prefer a bit more. I am a woman and find the scent to be feminine in just the right way.

Overhated: Cherry Smoke is one of few Private Blend fragrances that deserves more praise than hate. Upon its release, it sparked controversy, particularly with Electric Cherry, leading some to argue that these releases were unnecessary. However, I believe Cherry Smoke is a fantastic fragrance. Despite the negative reviews, I was eager to try Cherry Smoke. Sebastian, also known as ThePerfumeGuy on YouTube, detested both releases but gave Cherry Smoke a more favorable assessment than Electric Cherry. His reason for disliking Cherry Smoke was that he associates cherries with brightness, deliciousness, and playfulness. Therefore, he found Tom Ford’s dark-cherry fragrance unappealing. However, I believe Cherry Smoke is unique. It deviates from the “playful, fruity” vibe with its dark, fruity, smoky, sweet and woody profile. Cherry Smoke offers a distinct and different take on the cherry note, making it one of the best cherry fragrances, in my opinion, surpassing Lost Cherry. While I can’t comment on its performance, I can say that Cherry Smoke seems to last longer than Lost Cherry and Electric Cherry. Tom Ford truly outdid himself with Cherry Smoke. I hope to buy a bottle soon.

Cherry Smoke by Tom Ford is the epitome of sensual allure, an intoxicating fragrance that captures the essence of timeless glamour. Picture a sophisticated woman from the 1950s, driving a sleek Chevy convertible with supple leather seats. Her hair is impeccably curled, a cigarette elegantly perched between her fingers, black sunglasses shading her eyes, as the wind tousles her hair—carefree and captivating. Her lips are painted a bold, seductive red, and her nails are long, sharp, and crimson. Men are drawn to her, mesmerized by her charisma. She admires their adoration but remains fiercely independent. By day, she’s a diligent professional; by night, a captivating burlesque dancer. Why, you ask? Because she can. She revels in the allure of jazz, spending her evenings lost in the soulful melodies at smoky jazz clubs, savoring a perfectly chilled classic dirty martini. If Jessica Rabbit were a scent, she would be Cherry Smoke. If the "Mobwife" aesthetic had an aroma, it would be Cherry Smoke. This fragrance embodies opulence, sophistication, and unbridled sensuality. She’s sexy, she’s wealthy, she doesn’t need anybody.

This is my favorite fragrance. To me, this is Lost Cherry’s equally, if not more attractive, older brother. It’s a perfect more masculine counterpart to LC. The smoky wood, the leather notes, and the delicious cherry... it’s all very balanced. It feels vintage but also timeless at the same time. It’s niche but not super acquired; it’s unique and still very likable. I’ve been wearing this fragrance pretty everywhere at any time of day. I’ve had it for about a month and I’m almost noseblind to it at this point but I always get compliments. I pair it with Bath and Body Works’ Mahogany Teakwood or Leather & Brandy body cream to complement a masculine, smooth nature. It’s a great night time fragrance as well, it’s one of my go-tos when I’m going out. But like I said, I wear this one everywhere, it’s my hotspot right now. I’m excited to see how the fragrance evolves in the coming weeks with the temperature dropping and the weather changes with fall and winter. I think the smokiness of winter air will definitely add another layer of warmth and depth to this masterpiece. Well done, Tom Ford.