Vert d'Encens 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.
Vert d'Encens is a striking fusion of sharp, resinous conifer needles and smoldering sacred incense, opening with an intensely green and piney freshness from Douglas fir and cypress. The heart deepens into a rich, smoky frankincense that feels both spiritual and ancient, while a base of vetiver, cedarwood, and labdanum grounds the composition with earthy, woody warmth. The result is a compelling contrast between crisp forest greenness and dark, meditative incense smoke.
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
Vert d'Encens 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
Original-bottle pricing is essentially identical ($395 vs $395), so the choice rarely comes down to upfront cost.
Recommendation
These two land in genuinely different scent territory — there's no "better" answer, just which direction you want to go. Read the scent descriptions above and pick the one that sounds like you'd want to smell.