Scent review - Japanese Cherry Blossom 🌸

Good morning, B&BW pals! Today I'll be reviewing the classic scent Japanese Cherry Blossom. Whether you love or hate this divisive fragrance, I hope you find the review entertaining! Let's do it!

Scent notes: Japanese cherry blossom, Asian pear, fresh mimosa petals, white jasmine, blushing sandalwood

When Japanese Cherry Blossom first hits my skin, I instantly pick up on the pear. It's not a juicy, drippy pear though - it's drier, more like pear skin rather than pear flesh. That gentle sweetness is soon joined by rich florals.

I've never smelled real cherry blossoms before, but Google tells me that their scent is quite subtle, so perhaps the cherry blossom in this fragrance is more of a fantasy interpretation of them. The jasmine and mimosa blend together seamlessly with the cherry blossom, and create a quite heady floral bouquet. There's nothing dewy or fresh about these flowers - they're heavy, warm and rich. The overall effect is very womanly and even a little sensual. (I'm not saying that younger folks can't wear it well, but I will say that Japanese Cherry Blossom doesn't exactly scream "young'n" to me.)

The sandalwood in this is a soft, silky variety, that reminds me of both powdered incense and cosmetic face powder at the same time. The mental connection to makeup is probably furthering the whole "grown lady" vibe I'm getting from this.

While it's not a listed note, I swear I'm picking up a tiny bit of vanilla as well, just enough to smooth things out and take the edge off those intense florals. The vanilla is subtle, but it is there, and this scent is better for it.

In my opinion, this fragrance sings in colder weather. A chillier temperature lets this scent show all of it's nuances in their full glory. I can see it being a bit much to deal with in the heat. I personally have Japanese Cherry Blossom strictly in my winter rotation, but I can see it being a good fall scent as well in more forgiving climates than mine.

On me, Japanese Cherry Blossom doesn't change much during the wear. The pear fades away at some point and lets the flowers take the lead, but other than that it's similar from start to finish.

I can see why some people wouldn't like Japanese Cherry Blossom - it's complex, there's a lot happening at once and it's surprisingly heavy for a body mist.

I can also see why people love it - it's feminine, elegant and rich. It also smells more expensive than it is.

I happen to be in the group that loves Japanese Cherry Blossom. To me, it's a true work of art that I take time to appreciate whenever I wear it. It's beautiful, and it makes me feel beautiful, too.