Superdrug's £12 perfume shoppers 'smells like' £290 Tom Ford favourite

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Superdrug's £12 perfume shoppers 'smells like' £290 Tom Ford favourite
Superdrug's Cherry Noir is said to be similar to Tom Ford's Lost Cherry - and it's a fraction of the price
Tom Ford fans stunned to find £12 Superdrug perfume that 'smells like Lost Cherry'
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Many fragrance enthusiasts know that top-tier perfumes often come with a hefty price tag and that budget-friendly options can often fall short. But Superdrug shoppers are raving about a perfume that's being hailed as smelling very similar to a high-end Tom Ford fragrance - and it's £12.
While the luxurious Lost Cherry by Tom Ford costs £290 for just 50ml, the affordable alternative called Cherry Noir, is a massive £278 cheaper. Fans are claiming it smells identical to the original and are praising its impressive staying power saying it "lasts all day."
While the scent doesn't reveal the breakdown of its fragrance notes online, it does features cherry, amber, sandalwood, vanilla, musk and coconut. The bitter almond, plum and cinnamon found in Lost Cherry do not seem to be present in the £12 Cherry Noir fragrance.
The budget-friendly perfume has achieved an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 on Superdrug, according to the Manchester Evening News. One customer commented: "Amazing! I have had Tom Ford's Lost Cherry, I've had more expensive [alternatives] to Lost Cherry...I came across this and it smells exactly like it! A tiny fraction of the hundreds of pounds you would pay for Tom Ford and a smell that lasts all day, even through a 14hr shift at work. I'm amazed and I'll be buying this over and over again!"
Another customer added: "This is supposed to be an [alternative] for Tom ford lost cherry however I have never smelt that before so can't compare. However I absolutely love this scent, it's definitely got notes of cherry which is a scent I already adore but it's also long lasting which is fantastic as some perfumes only last a couple of hours. It's a decent size bottle for the price too, I am very impressed with this perfume and look forward to trying more of this range."
Artiscent Cherry Noir
£12
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This scent is being compared to Tom Ford's Lost Cherry, which is £290 for 50ml
One was disappointed by a 'medicinal' note though, explaining: "Cherry Noir definitely smells very similar to the Lost Cherry fragrance, especially once the perfume has settled on the skin. However, the opening notes of Cherry Noir smell very synthetic and almost medicinal, which initially put me off the scent. Cherry Noir comes in the standard white bottle that all Artiscent fragrances use. The bottle is 50ml, so it's convenient to take along during daily activities or travel. In terms of lasting power, this stayed on my skin for around 6 hours. I wore it to work and could still faintly smell it at the end of the day."
Meanwhile another commented: "Perfume for the spring. The freshness of juicy cherries smells sweet and mysterious. Amber and Sandalwood gives a lovely warmth to the scent. It lingers for a long time on the skin and even longer on my clothes. it's a great choice for everyday, This is affordable yet screams luxury from the bottles minimalistic design to the scent."
The 'premium' fragrance isn't the only product at Superdrug drawing comparisons to high-end alternatives. The 100ml £3.50 Fruity Mist Caramel and Pistachio is being likened to Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa 62 - with customers claiming it's superior.
One declared: "Before trying this mist, I was worried that it would be too sweet, but I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of freshness it gives. Save your money on Sol de Janeiro and buy this, you won't regret."
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The there is the hefty 120g tub of B. Melting Cleansing Balm - a fragrance-free and sensitive skin-friendly way to remove makeup. One customer commented: "Lovely product, skin texture is noticeably softer and smoother directly after use...I would prefer if it had a subtle natural spa smell but then guess that'd make it Elemis and potentially irritable - maybe make 2 versions?" The Elemis balm in question sells for £52 for a 100g tub.
Also available is the Optimum Collagen Day Cream, priced at £15 or £7.50 for members, which has been likened to Elemis with the brand's Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (£95 for 50ml).