Bath & Body Works Black Cherry Merlot: released in 2019, fruity, sweet and wine, about 3h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Bath & Body Works Black Cherry Merlot scent match we found is Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie — 86% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best Bath & Body Works Black Cherry Merlot dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Bath & Body Works Black Cherry Merlot | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie | 86% | about $30* | 5h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy | 82% | about $45* | 6h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Oakcha Sinful | 82% | about $55 | 5h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Victoria's Secret Velvet Petals | 78% | about $20 (250 ml) | 4h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Zara Decadent Velour | 78% | about $20 | 4h vs 3h | 5/10 |
Focuses on a rich, syrupy cherry note that aligns well with the fruity and wine-like accords of the reference.
It shares its cherry, sweet and almond accords with Bath & Body Works Black Cherry Merlot, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 1,337 community ratings.
A sweet, fruity fragrance that captures a similar dark berry and cherry vibe, offering a playful and youthful alternative.
It shares its sweet, fruity and cherry accords with Bath & Body Works Black Cherry Merlot, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 12,317 community ratings.
Leans into the dark, cherry-forward profile with a sophisticated sweetness that feels reminiscent of the original scent.
It shares its cherry, almond and sweet accords with Bath & Body Works Black Cherry Merlot, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 188 community ratings.
Shares a similar sweet and floral character that evokes the fruity, wine-like depth found in the reference.
It shares its sweet and nutty accords with Bath & Body Works Black Cherry Merlot, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 1,984 community ratings.
Provides a deep, fruity sweetness that mirrors the dark, wine-infused character of the reference.
It shares its cherry and sweet accords with Bath & Body Works Black Cherry Merlot, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 8 community ratings.
Zara Decadent Velour, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).
Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy, at about 6h on skin, against about 3h for Bath & Body Works Black Cherry Merlot.
Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Bath & Body Works Black Cherry Merlot. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Bath & Body Works Black Cherry Merlot notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.