The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition dupe — cheaper alternatives

The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition: released in 2023, cherry, sweet and amber, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition dupe?

The closest The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie — 88% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs The 7 Virtues Cherry AmbitionProjection
1Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie88%about $30* (−25%)5h vs 5h7/10
2Fine'ry. Not Another Cherry85%about $35* (−12%)5h vs 5h7/10
3PARIS CORNER Ophidian Black Cherry82%about $20* (−50%)5h vs 5h7/10
4Banana Republic Dark Cherry & Amber78%about $25* (−37%)5h vs 5h5/10
5Zara Cherry Smoothie 202278%about $25* (−37%)6h vs 5h6/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie — 88% scent match

    Captures the sweet, cherry-forward character of Cherry Ambition with a similar warm, amber-infused dry-down.

    It shares its cherry, sweet and amber accords with The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,337 community ratings.

  2. Fine'ry. Not Another Cherry — 85% scent match

    Offers a similar blend of dark fruit and woody notes that evokes the cozy, spiced profile of Cherry Ambition.

    It shares its cherry and sweet accords with The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,223 community ratings.

  3. PARIS CORNER Ophidian Black Cherry — 82% scent match

    A deep, fruity scent that leans into the same warm, spicy territory as Cherry Ambition, providing a similar sweet-woody experience.

    It shares its woody, sweet and amber accords with The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 295 community ratings.

  4. Banana Republic Dark Cherry & Amber — 78% scent match

    Shares the prominent cherry and amber accords found in Cherry Ambition, resulting in a similarly warm and inviting fragrance.

    It shares its sweet, cherry and amber accords with The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,869 community ratings.

  5. Zara Cherry Smoothie 2022 — 78% scent match

    Focuses on the sweeter, powdery aspects of the cherry profile, reminiscent of the marshmallow and fruit notes in Cherry Ambition.

    It shares its sweet, cherry and vanilla accords with The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition, opens on Cherry too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,388 community ratings.

Which The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition dupe is cheapest?

PARIS CORNER Ophidian Black Cherry, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition.

Which The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition dupe lasts longest?

Zara Cherry Smoothie 2022, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition.

Which The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie saves you about $20 a year against The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition. 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.

Will a The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Zara Cherry Smoothie 2022 comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-24.