Duchessa Gritti for women and men

Dark and elegant fragrance - rather for a night time and rather feeling adult!i

One my favorites! Performance and longevity are great, the scent lasts and is being noticed, but is still not too aggressive.

The fragrance is not packed too densely, it’s a statement, but not a desperate and not a too loud one.

I'm giving this one another chance, since I so badly want to find a signature "smutty" scent for those nights out. There's definitely something screechy about this that irritates my sniuses a bit, but it's also interesting and sexy.

Like cherry flavored coca cola.
"Cola" by Lana Del Rey in a perfume.
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EDIT: I bought a FB. Lmao.

9/10

I thought I would love this, but after trying 3 full wears I just don't - there is something in this that I find screechy and sharp and just ruins the entire experience for me. The cherry and saffron are gorgeous, but overpowered by this screechiness for the entire wear, and this last 10+ hours on my skin (skin scent/close scent bubble after about 2 hours).

Immediate cherry and saffron. I like that this reads dry and spicy and a bit powdery. Ok wow I am about 30 minutes in and it’s a stunner for me. I’m not sure how other people would feel about this scent around me but I could smell this all day. Blended really well. The saffron is heavy here so maybe avoid if you aren’t a fan. The other fruit notes punch up the cherry which I find to be pretty smooth in this scent. It does ride very close to the skin. I mostly get saffron over a citrusy cherry with some powdered almond and a hint of sweetness at the bottom. I kinda love it but not sure if I could justify a FB purchase (due to price and performance). We will see …I need to spend some more time with it.

**UPDATE** I came back to say this may be my cherry perfume pick. It’s really works for me and I get the Cherry well into my wear along with a beautiful blend of the other notes. That saffron is prominent but I like it. I have been hunting for awhile bc I like a cherry note but none had hit the right spot. Lovefest BC almost did …BUT I still need to test the OG Lost Cherry and Cherry Punk. Last two that I want to try. Odd I haven’t smelt LC yet 🤔

UPDATE: she is my girl. Cherry Punk came close (which is weird because first wear I disliked the opening intensely) but Duchessa won my heart. 🍒 ♥️

I really don't like this, it has a woody note in it that I dislike, and after years and years of perfume obsession I still haven't been able to figure out what that note is, but it's also in Good Girl if that helps anyone. (it's not ambroxan and it's not iso e super, if anyone has a clue what it could be please let me know- I also get it with Commodity Milk and This is Her- does this have tonka? it might be tonka)

this is intoxicatingly sweet almonds with spiced dark chocolate, brown sugar peaches, and black cherries, don’t see the resemblance to TF Lost Cherry or Baccarat Rouge, just bc they share some of the same notes doesn’t reflect a similarity in scent at all, at least to my nose; this scent is its own beautiful blend!

I enjoy the depth of the cherry and saffron in this... That is whilst you can still smell it. It lasts for about an hour and sits very close to the skin.

With this fragrance, I was immediately hit with delicious marzipan and some sweetness from the cherry (it’s not a medicinal kind of cherry, which I love). It’s so damn sexy, I once had a girl ask me if it was one of those pheromone perfumes. Although I can’t pick up the scent after a while, I know it’s still there because people will be giving me compliments hours after I’ve sprayed it. This one is a straight up 10 out of 10 - I even feel like this is back up bottle worthy!

Agree with many here. This is a fragrance born out of the marriage between TF Lost Cherry and MFK BR 540. It has that elegant expensiveness of both. For me Lost Cherry falls more into the cherry tobacco lane whereas 540 falls more of the hair salon under the dryer product lane. Honestly, this is a little less pricey than either and leans more 540 with a touch of authentic cherry at the top IMO, so if that is your vibe this may be a good choice for you.

Definitely get the Baccarat Rouge comparisons with some added cherry in the beginning. Unfortunately the cherry doesn't last beyond 10 minutes.

Much like BR540, this scent pulls very masculine on me once the initial burst of sweetness dries down after an hour. Perhaps it's the saffron I don't agree with? I am just not a spicy scent girlie.

The iris is also extremely powdery. As it mellows out and dries down it smells very mature on my skin.

I was going back and forth on this throughout the day but now I'm definitely not a fan. I don't hate it, I understand the DNA and appeal, but this genre of fragrances is just not for me. I love a sweet almond gourmand and this just wasn't the right one.

This I tried a couple times back during summers warmer months and didn’t like it as much as I thought I would reading the reviews and from looking at the note pyramid breakdown I found here. To me it seems thick. That’s the word that comes to my mind when I think of Gritti’s Duchessa. Sort of syrupy, but almost dirty Dr. Pepper/Raspberry Jam combo syrup are what pulls off of my skin. Couldn’t stomach that. I am now wondering if it would be beneficial to try again nowadays since the weather has changed over to cooler and very cold all the time, where I am in North America. Want to try Gossip Night and perhaps this again very soon. So interesting how people (and by people I mean myself lol) can do certain fragrances/or types of fragrance only in certain settings or under certain circumstances like for example I really like both Poets of Berlin by Vilhelm and Sunset Hour by Goldfield & Banks but not for colder weather like now in December; I like them in heavy rotation during the summer months. And then Angels Share and Sweetly Known by Kerosene are my favorites rn and I enjoy them-but if it were 78 degrees outside I’d probably not be rocking either that heavily in my rotation right?! But maybe it’s “me” or something; doubtful though!!!!

Lots of saffron and ambroxan giving dental office vibes- headache city. Someone mentioned something similar to BR540-yes...same saffron root canal vibes, but add in some cherry. If you're sensitive to ambroxan, beware. It's an immediate pass for me.

Before even opening the sample vial and reading the notes, my nose picked up on saffron immediately. Cherry-saffron-leather fragrance. Could be related to cherry punk. A spicy fragrance but very forgettable. Lost cherry + layered with saffron. A pleasant fragrance but I would not buy a full bottle

Certainly not as fabulous as I hoped not to mention the price is ridiculous. Rouge smoking is far better and way less €.

This is Spirito Fiorentino plus Black Perfecto by Guerlain and touch of Chocolate Greedy, in weakened, lighter version. Ok, but nothing spectacular.

Dark & mysterious. This is LISLE VON RHUMAN in Death Becomes Her. Red lips, dark hair, very desirable. Ideal for cozy cold weather.. The perfect FALL potion. Not for everyone of course. This is a BOLD feminine tonic for HER who DARES to be different. The opening notes are exactly that, bold and daring. A taste of YOUTH & VITALITY. Tart cherry, bitter peach and a bouquet of jasmine flowers, surprisingly sweet yet spicy. It warms up to a delicious cup of luxurious hot chocolate, burning fire place and delicious peach cobbler. Stays bold throughout the night. Hot brown sugar latte with a shot of expensive rum and cherry cigarettes. I LOVE IT. Best if worn at night.

P.S. I can't promise you eternal youth but you will smell amazingly "out of this world" very enigmatic. BISOUS

Did I purchase a sample based solely on the fact that the brand’s name is similar to that of Philadelphia Flyers mascot and hometown hero, Gritty? Sure did.

I don’t know if it’s the cherry in this and other scents that gives me used dryer sheet vibes, or what. I recently experienced it with all the SnifCo scents I tried too (Tart Deco, Pacifica and Natural Talent). I thought it was a “clean musk” that was giving me that impression, but maybe it’s the cherry. I haven’t tried TF’s Lost Cherry or its flankers, so I can’t comment on that comparison.

It’s fine, smells nice enough, like pulling fresh laundry (or Gritty’s Jersey) out of the dryer after using fruity detergent.

Not my kind of fragrance, but YMMV. If you like this, for the price here, maybe try a SnifCo travel size and see if that scratches the itch.

Smells like BR. Not a fan.

a warm and powdery tart cherry that reminds me of a hair salon. pleasant, but not really what I want to smell like. I get a bit of that smokiness, and I think that’s what is giving me hairdryer vibes. Like you’ve gotten a blowout with a nice Cherry hair product with a bit of that hot hair smell.

Edit: a hot cocoa mix powder smell starts to emerge after a while.

TF lost cherry with lots more almond, jasmine and iris. dries down to a lighter but very edible (cookies) version of bodacious by Boadicea. The dry down is yummy guys. Unisex for sure, will be nice on both gender. Very linear not much going on.

Nice but not for that price tag

Cherry, slight citrus and mould, yes, like a sweet mould! Lost Cherry is more gourmand when compared. I’m in the minority here but the performance isn’t great on me, especially considering the cost! The bottle is stunning but it comes at such a steep price I just don’t know if it’s worth splurging on. The perfume is lovely, but I’m learning that my collection doesn’t need everything nice. My rating is meh… suited for cold weather and leans female although men can pull it off too.

I hope to get the chance to sample this one day. I am however confused about the base notes, almond, iris, and sugar - it doesn't seem right. No amber, musk, or patchouli?

Haven't had a chance to sample this, but the Flyer's Gritty is the best mascot in American professional sports so I'm sure he smells great.

It is a cherry scent with amazing performance, good sillage and incredible lasting power! It is very rich, boozy scent. Cherries are there throughout the wear, but also the spices/booze, ever more so after some 5-6 hours. It has a vibe of Kismet - Angel or Killian - Angel's Share in thar regard, especially later in the dry down. It is heavy and as it wears down, it leaves a strong slightly metallic, slightly like old perfume kind of smell, some people may describe it as medicinal, but to me it is not quite that.

I was so excited to try this because I’ve been seeing it in a lot of Etsy decant shops. I swore Lovefest would be my only cherry fragrance but I wanted to feel out the hype.

On paper this was giving spiced cherry pie filling. The opening made me think “Lovefest?”, then more of the almond and spices came out. I could not stop smelling the paper. Thought I was gonna cheat on Kayali.

Then I tried it on my skin and it turned to cherry-flavored baby formula. A total let down. If the paper scent had translated over, I’m sure I would have bought a bottle.

A smell of warmth and luxury...
Like a cloak that wraps in love...
It's hard to ignore you when you wear this...
Sexiness and luxury at its best...

Cherry fades in 5-7 minutes and leaves me only with cloves and anise. I wanted to love it because of cherry+almond+saffron. Does anyone even smell peach in it? For me it’s non existing here. Doesn’t smell expensive. In my opinion - doesn’t worth the money.

Love the opening, juicy cherry and almond, unfortunately it lasts only a minute or so and then the safran, bitter orange, iris and spices come in and it reminds me of the scent of gauze bandages?? Lol Same with Baccarat Rouge, the drydown reminds me of the same pharmacy smell. Disappointed.

After waiting to sample this I'm way less than impressed. Just another cherry scent, on my skin it smells very similar to lost cherry, and most other cherry scents that I've tried. Screechy sour cherry, drying down to a weird iris/clove/earthy smell with faint cherry.
7 sprays and within 15 minutes I can hardly smell it and have to have my nose buried into my arm or shirt to smell it.

Very nice Cherry scent, but $300??! Nah, not worth it in my opinion. A Lost Cherry 🍒 dupe will give you the same. Try Amarena Cherry from Fragrenza or Fructis Virginis from Alexandria fragrances.

fwiw I LOVE this and HATE lost cherry. I had written off all cherry scents, but I think this one has enough going on in the background somehow it doesn't come across as cherry cough syrup to me. I’d say if you like almond and want to dabble in cherry, get a sample from luckyscent and give it a whirl.

This actually resembles Lost Cherry not in the cherry part but rather the almond in older formulations of LC. And then it dries down to Baccarat Rouge EDP and leaves an unpleasant chemical base scent.

I liked this fragrance it reminds me of Baccarat Rouge 540. A strong Almond and amber is what came through for me. No cherry. Smelled expensive!

Interesting but don’t care for this one much. Goes sour on me. And not in a good sour cherry way. Something about the floral and almond notes I think…

I have acquired a collection of Lost Cherry scented fragrances, Duchessa being my newest. I have LC and absolutely love it, but it doesn't really last on skin, and for the amount of sprays I need in order to have it project makes it not my favorite out of my other cherry fragrances. Duchessa is my new cherry favorite. There is something about it that makes it stand out above LC. This was a blind buy and I am so happy I have it, because I seriously love this fragrance.

I see some people comparing it to MFK Baccarat Rouge 540...I am not seeing that at all. This to me is just very similar to Tom Ford's Lost Cherry, but with more depth. I guess with the saffron people might connect 540 to Duchessa, but the vibe and the overall fragrance is completely different.

Duchessa has a moderate projection and lasts over 8 hrs.

If you like Lost Cherry and are a collector of cherry fragrances I would say this is a safe blind buy.

I knew going in that Duchessa had a possibility of being challenging on me because saffron is my difficult note, and if it was turned down a notch I might like this scent. In this mix, Duchessa is sickly sweet and medicinal, and I lost the cherry and almond after the brief opening where they were dominant.

Obviously if you like cherry and saffron this might be your ticket. I realized fairly quickly this wasn’t my kind of scent.

I used my Duchess sample twice. It opened with tart Cherry which lasted less than 10 minutes then the saffron took over. The saffron was really strong but my nose was still able to make out the almond & patchouli notes. Projection was decent & it lasted 7-8 hours.

I didn’t think I would like this as I associate cherry scents with cough syrup, but I have found another new love. I get Grand Soir vibes, but softer & more feminine with that layer of dark cherry. It’s deep, delicious, seductive & something to wear on date night with a crimson silk slip dress. But I will boldly wear this to work & think of straight-from-the-oven, vanilla/almond cake with buttercream icing and a cherry on top. I’ll think of wearing my softest sweater in winter or maybe twirling a bourbon in my hand in the New Orlean’s heat. It’s fantastic, so why not wear it anytime/everywhere? 10/10

I like this. I do see the resemblance of the "airiness" that Baccarat has. Just add cherry to it. I wouldn't say it smells like BR540 though. I get the almond and the cloves. And the saffron smells slightly leathery on my skin. But that eases up after it dries down. I need to keep testing this. I'm sick right now, so my senses are all off. I'll update in a few weeks.

Got about 10 seconds of sweet, juicy cherry, and then the cherry note got completely overpowered by saffron, which happens to be one of my least favorite notes in fragrance. I was hoping for a cherry-forward fragrance, and this wasn't it to my nose. If you enjoy powdery, spicy saffron though, you may like this.

I don’t know why this reminds me of Jivago24K with cherry added

Unfortunately for me the saffrom turned leathery and kind of animal musk like. I don't get any of the gorgeous notes. I know it's a perception thing for me, but I'm so disappointed. Every note (besides the saffron) sounds so good. I get the blast of cherry that quickly turns into the leathery/musky combo and stays forever. Very hard to get off. I'd suggest you try before you buy. I envy those of you who can wear this.

Lovely. Instant Crush+Cherry. If I didn’t already have Instant Crush I would purchase.

nope. too warm spicy and earthy for me, probably from a combination of the cloves, anise, bitter almond, and patchouli. i do like most of those notes individually but altogether - i this fragrance - they feel very intense and heavy overall. i tend to prefer fragrances that are a bit easier to wear.

As KaiKai97 noted, this is what I have picked up and this is exactly why I disliked this perfume.
This and all other a la BR450 compositions tend to be so brutally overpowering, that I can't stand it.
This is NOT gourmand AT ALL.

This has an undisclosed note of musk in it. I know because i have an extreme sensitivity to a certain musk and, unfortunately, every time I buy a perfume with no listed musk note I can unexpectedly get blasted. It's so frustrating. I have no idea what kind of musk I can't tolerate and I dearly wish I did so I could avoid it like the plague. Fortunately, I purchased a sample, but it was a large sample, so I still wasted money as this is a pricey perfume. What I smelled above the abrasive musk was wonderful, but after that wafted away, all I was left with was a sharp musk that lasted for hours even after I tried to wash it off. For anyone with a musk sensitivity, avoid this perfume. I'm so sad, as this could have been an amazing perfume.

If BR540 had a cherry note it would smell like this. I love this. It’s opens with as juicy sour cherry then turns into this intoxicating cherry & saffron combo. Kind of like a mix of BR540 & Bohoboco wet cherry liquor.

I am selling bottles of 10ml of Duchessa🍒😍; it’s beautiful and sexy but a bit too strong for me. If you are interested pm me @10ml_geur on Instagram

I will start by saying this is an amazing, delicious fragrance and I would completely agree with someone who said it is mysterious and sexy; very deep and sensual. I would swear there is a slight incense note in this one, but that may be the cloves and anise? Regardless, it’s definitely a perfect date night fragrance and I could see it drawing a lot of attention. I currently have 5 fragrance cards sitting out at the moment and this one is the one I keep getting a whiff of when a breeze comes through the window. Overall it is intoxicating and definitely a must-have in my collection.

Update: I have since purchased a full bottle and have reached for it every single day. It is love and will definitely become my new signature.

This is pure L O V E for me. I truly don't understand the bad reviews as for me this perfume is just divine. I'm a serious perfume hoarder and usually get bored of the sent about 10 minutes after I buy it. But Duchessa is different. I'm reaching for it all the time and this has easily become my signature. It feels sexy but not in-your-face kind of way. Kind of like unapproachable, mysterious, even dangerous sexiness. I agree june7moon - it truly smells like a wealthy, sensual woman but I would also like to add that there's something dangerous about her. Maybe she's the boss of a drug cartel, maybe she's a deadly assassin, whatever it is - the looks seem tempting but you know there's something dark about her. I believe it's thanks to the saffron which gives an airy yet mysterious twist. Plus, it has a beautiful sillage.
Lost Cherry feels just plain and syrupy when compared to this one. The closest comparison could be Bodacious by Boadicea which is heavier and more dense, which is too much for me.

100% delightful high-end gourmand. This has nothing in common with any other cherry fragrance except the cherry. It smells like a wealthy, very sensual woman. It doesn't bear much of a resemblance to Lost Cherry. Personally, I often like Tom Ford scents at first sniff, then find them vulgar on a later sniff (the names notwithstanding), and that was the case for me with Lost. This just plain smells expensive, rich, and delicious. There are times I think people are paid to leave unfair good or bad reviews, and I do think that's the case here because some are plain silly. Get a sample and decide for yourself.

I’ll start by saying I do not like boozy cherry fragrances. I can’t stand Lost Cherry and not a fan of Venom of Love (which I find to be very close to Lost Cherry). I like Kayali Lovefest because I don’t get the boozy feel in it. When I got a decant of Duchessa, I was blown away. I never thought I’d find a cherry fragrance I’d like, but I truly believe it’s the saffron in this one. I get br540 vibes from it, mixed with some cherry. Definitely a love, worth the price? - not sure.

Meh. I don’t think this is worth all the hype it’s been getting and this definitely doesn’t smell like it should cost $300. I find it interesting that you can find most of the other perfumes from this house under the $150 dollar mark on many discounter sites. Maybe this will pop up there eventually because I feel like that is a more appropriate price for this, if not less. I personally wouldn’t buy it even if it was cheaper as there are just so many better perfumes out there.

As for the scent, it smells better in the air than it does right on skin but it is fleeting, lasts a few hours with moderate projection. The first 30 mins to an hour were on the heavier side of projection but it calmed down quickly. The first blast is unpleasant to my nose, something sharp and poorly blended but then the cherry comes in and it’s pleasant. Almond soon follows and overall it is just okay to me, nothing special and overall just feels poorly blended to my nose. The best cherry scents to me that I’ve found so far are Boadacious by BTV which is very well blended, sexy and long lasting, Dancing roses by V&R (discontinued sadly) and surprisingly Dua which isn’t a brand im super fond of (I’m not into clone houses) but they made a good one called cherry casino that’s a hybrid of br540 and lost cherry. All of these are better than duchessa to me. Keep in mind I have only worn this once from a generous sample. I will retest again in winter since I still have a lot left but for now I’m very underwhelmed and I’m glad I got a sample instead of doing my usual blind buy. Don’t believe the influencer hype on this one, test first!

The dry down after 5 hours smells ok. But the inital spray and couple of hours smells like cherries and burnt tires…I think my nose isn’t used to these notes.
Update: I tested this some more and have grown to love it! I think it was the combination of bitter orange and saffron that was giving the tires smell. But anyway, this is a heavenly gourmand with spices. This is the first cherry fragrance I actually like. I see on lucky scent they have some different notes on there that aren’t listed here like cocoa and brown sugar.

Not impressed. It IS a very cherry-forward fragrance, but IMO, it does not smell expensive. I think of Demeter's Cherry Cream when I smell it. If I pay $300 for a fragrance, it had better blow my socks off. This does not do that.

For me, this is love at first sniff as it opens with juicy cherry and almonds. Like a maraschino cherry cordial. No cough syrup here, folks! And just like that, the almond is gone. Poof! The sweet saffron takes over as a sour cherry note lingers mixed with bitter orange. The depth of progression on this fragrance is crazy. Duchessa smells expensive!
Others commented on the performance but, unfortunately for me, this doesn't last on my skin. I've heard it has better longevity if worn on your clothes. Which is a bummer because I want to bath in it.

Lucky Scent now carries it (USA)

Where Can one get this for the US??

How was anyone able to purchase this? I would love to buy a bottle.

UPDATE!!!! NOW FOR SALE IN US THROUGH LUCKYSCENT.COM !

"This smells toxic", my husband commented. Whatever that means... I don't care. This perfume deserves all the hype and more. It's a really intense, luxurious sour cherry(-lollipop) scent. It's for the colder months, but I miss it so much right now (July).
Also I'm a bit pissed, Demi discovered this a week after I bought it, because I wanted it to be my little secret. What a gatekeeper, I know. But you can rip this off my dead hands. Big love, for sure!

Edit: One evening my man came home slightly drunk from a party and said half asleep: You smell REALLY nice. I knew he just wanted to be edgy when he told me it smells toxic the first time!! :D

After weeks of searching for a decant, I finally found one from a woman in a niche fragrance group on Facebook. Sadly, I have to admit that I fell into the hype and was disappointed. Upon spraying it reminded me of Instant Crush from Mancera but with a sour cherry note. I don't like Instant Crush because I feel it leans masculine and I find that Duchessa gives off the same spicy saffron just with added cherry.
The search for the ultimate cherry fragrance continues - *sigh*

Ladies...and gentlemen,

This fragrance right here is special. From the second I sprayed it, I got a blast of the cherry note we all crave. To me, it is sharp for a moment, but then quickly settles into a creamy, almost lactonic, scent. Imagine making a smoothie with cherries, milk and some nutmeg with a tad bit of almond and a little fruit juice shot. This fragrance is as if the angles in heaven got together and made a scent for all to love. It is angelic and what dreams are made of. The dry down is a little less cherry but still present and slightly dulled by a powdery touch. Soft, yet confident. Cannot recommend this scent enough.

Where could I find a decant of this in the US?

I loved it after trying before buying.
After spraying at home, it gives me headache like nothing before.
Love the smell, but can't handle the headache, waste of money.

Extremely pleasant sweet cherry. This should be worn on colder days due to the high potency of the fragrance. A fragrance for formal occasions.

Intoxicating. More intense than Lost Cherry. More facets, more sour, more spicy, more earthy. Arabian saffron adds depth, darkness and the feel of most refined luxury. Easily can see it as unisex. Not your typical gourmand, I would classify it "sour" before "sweet" - in the most delicious way! So far, the most perfect cherry fragrance that I've tried. Gorgeous.

This is what TF Lost Cherry wish it was. I came across some reviews claiming similarity between the two. It is only similar because it is gourmand.

Duchessa opens as an almond coffee cookie, an expensive bitter one, no idea how they managed to make an almond dessert something as expensive and sophisticated as it is. You feel quirky yet powerful and in control. The evening is yours.

It smells heavy and intoxicating, yet, you just want more. You want to drown in this scent even though it is heavy (which I usually dislike - this scent is an exception) Unlike a lot of sweet gourmand scents, it smells complex without sweetness making your teeth hurt. Again, wouldn’t expect it from an almond cookie. Unfortunately on dry down the almond cookie is gone. It still smells pleasant and expensive

I can’t figure out the sillage, it definitely makes a cloud around you, i smell it all the time. Maybe it has this power over me and puts me in the bubble where i lost touch with reality. Thus i am not sure others notice it but the staying power is enormous (just like the price). I strongly advice you try it enough, get a sample, wear it; it stays on your clothes for days.

Clearly, this is an evening perfume and you won’t need a lot. Will work for any season

In our local store this one is quite popular: everybody loving this.
I am more of a fresh greenish watery kinda person, but this marzipan almond cake did an impact on me too.
If not the price tag i probably would be already through good half of the bottle...