I can't believe so many people find this similar to Lost Cherry! Another example of how the sense of smell is different from person to person. LC, in very few words, is fresh cherry juice and balsamic notes to me - both of which I don't find overly prominent here.
Cherry Ambition centers around a sweet, candy-like cherry that leans a bit in the direction of cherry cough drops, but luckily never fully goes there. I don't think the sweetness here is similar to that of a marshmallow, it's not fluffy or powdery, more like a piece of hard candy.
Spicy notes are also very apparent, especially sharp saffron and an unlisted cinnamon. At times they make this smell slightly medicinal, at other times it's more like Cherry Coke.
In the base I get warm ambery notes, but also a hint of gaiac wood.
The scent as a whole is darker than the note list suggests. The cherry blossom is just as absent as the marshmallow and the heavier notes are quite present.
I like this take on cherry, even though it's a bit artificial at times. Cherry Ambition could be a good alternative for those who enjoy the spicy cherry blend of Gritti's Duchesa, but don't want to spend a fortune.
