Sole di Positano vs Lost Cherry
Side by side. Scored honestly.
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No shared notes — these two land in very different territory.
Side by side
Comparing the originals — price, breadth, listed-note depth.
Sole di Positano is a bright, sun-drenched Mediterranean citrus fragrance evoking the coastal cliffs and warm breezes of the Amalfi Coast. Sparkling lemon and mandarin open over a heart of tropical tiare and frangipani, lending an almost sunscreen-like, beachy warmth. The dry-down settles into a soft musky base with a faint vetiver earthiness that grounds the overall luminous, carefree character.
Black cherry opens loud and almost boozy, the liquor note pushing the fruit into ripe, slightly fermented territory rather than candy sweetness. Bitter almond sharpens the heart, keeping it from going purely confectionary, while rose adds a fleeting floral softness that fades quickly. The dry-down is where it earns its price — tonka bean and sandalwood pull everything warm and skin-close, leaving a dense, resinous sweetness with real staying power and low-slung sillage that lingers for hours — Best in cold weather, date nights, anyone who wants gourmand without smelling like dessert.
How they overlap
Sole di Positano and Lost Cherry share no notes in common — these two fragrances target very different olfactory territory, and the comparison is a question of which direction you want to go rather than which version of the same accord.
The buying decision
Sole di Positano is the cheaper original at $220 compared to $395 for Lost Cherry — about 44% less.
Recommendation
If you're price-sensitive, Sole di Positano delivers comparable territory at $175 less than Lost Cherry. If you want the specific character of Lost Cherry — the prose above is the better guide than the price — the premium is what you're paying for.