Mancera Cherry Cherry is one of those fragrances that took over social feeds: a juicy black cherry opening softened by vanilla and musk, and a bottle that looks as good as it smells. It is also not cheap, at £145 for a 120ml Eau de Parfum at Harrods. If you love the sweet cherry-vanilla style but not the price tag, you are not alone, and that is why a Cherry Cherry dupe is such a popular search.
What does Cherry Cherry actually smell like?
Based on the notes listed by UK retailers, Cherry Cherry is built like this:
- Top notes: black cherry, bergamot, lemon
- Heart notes: orris, jasmine, heliotrope, patchouli
- Base notes: white musk, vanilla pods
The result is a bright, glossy cherry that settles into a creamy, musky vanilla. It is sweet and playful rather than heavy.
Why people look for a Cherry Cherry dupe
At £145 for 120ml, Cherry Cherry costs roughly £1.21 per millilitre. That is fair for a niche brand, but plenty of people would rather spend less, or want a smaller size to carry in a bag. Dupes and inspired-by fragrances let you explore the same fruity-gourmand family without the full designer outlay, and a small sample is an easy way to check the style suits you before committing.
Introducing Very Cherry — Insp by Mancera Cherry Cherry
Very Cherry is our Extrait de Parfum inspired by the sweet cherry and vanilla style that Cherry Cherry is known for. Like every D&E scent, it is an Extrait de Parfum, a richer concentration of fragrance oil. It comes in five sizes: a 5ml sample at £14.99, a 12ml oil roller at £19.99, a 15ml bottle at £19.99, a 30ml bottle at £34.99 and a 50ml bottle at £44.95. The 50ml works out at under £0.90 per millilitre. It suits anyone who likes sweet, fruity scents, evenings out, and the colder months when richer fragrances come into their own.
Being upfront about the comparison
No inspired-by fragrance is an exact clone or replica of the original, and we would never claim otherwise. Very Cherry is our own composition aimed at the same cherry-and-vanilla character, so expect some differences in how it opens, how the notes balance and how it develops on your skin. If you want something in the same spirit at a lower price, it is worth trying; if you want the exact original, only the original will do.
Longevity and projection
Extrait de Parfum concentrations are designed to last, and sweet vanilla bases tend to cling well. In reality, longevity and projection depend on your skin, the weather and how you apply it. Spraying onto moisturised skin and using two to four sprays is a sensible place to start, and we do not promise a set number of hours.
The verdict
If you love the idea of Cherry Cherry but not the price, Very Cherry is an easy, low-risk one to try, especially through the £14.99 5ml sample. Treat it as inspired by the original, not identical to it.
Shop Very Cherry — Insp by Mancera Cherry Cherry
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Mancera and Cherry Cherry are registered trademarks of Mancera. D&E Fragrances is an independent UK fragrance brand and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mancera. "Very Cherry" is our own original composition, inspired by the popular fragrance family that Cherry Cherry helped define.