Jo Malone's new, limited-edition Sakura Cherry Blossom Cologne ($55 or $105) celebrates one of nature's most dramatic but delicate displays - particularly in Washington, D.C. Sakura Cherry Blossom, developed by perfumer Christine Nagel, was inspired by those few precious days each year when the profusion of blooms paints pastel pink clouds onto spring's bright blue skies - or spring's unexpected snowfall.Called "an exquisite interpretation of the airiness of blossoms fluttering on boughs, Sakura Cherry Blossom Cologne is layered with chiffon-sheer notes of rose, accented with the sweetness of bergamot. The diaphanous, powdery fragrance that lightly comes to rest on a creamy base of musk and woods." The top notes are cardamon, bergamot, and mandarin. The middle notes are cherry blossom, rose, and mimosa. The base notes are musk and rosewood.
The description and notes hint that this is a sweet fruity floral, and it is. Unfortunately, after wearing it for a few days, I think it may be too sweet. When a fruity floral fragrance is too sweet for me, it's really sweet. It's a pretty fragrance; I don't want you to think the scent isn't attractive. It's just a tad cloying to my nose. Fortunately, it's short-lived, so if you want a sweet smell for a few hours, you may love it.
I wish I could gush. I really wanted to adore Sakura Cherry Blossom. It's not love; it's more of a flirtation. I've been wearing it every day since I got it, but I'll move on soon.
Saskura Cherry Blossom is available at Neiman Marcus now, and it will be available soon at all Jo Malone counters.
Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus
i think Bath and Body Works has killed the cherry blossom scent for me. Even if I hear of a designer doing cherry blossom fragrance all I remember is my super-sweet BBW shower gel.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna!
ReplyDeleteI would think there would be a way to tame the cherry blossom (cherry blossoms don't smell this sweet in real life). Unfortunately, the Jo Malone company didn't find it. The fragrance is scheduled to be around for three months. Do you think they knew is was a short timer?
wow, only three months for a fragrance to sell? it is a seasonal scent though. i love cherry blossoms in real life (don't recall them being too fragrant) but i guess this is one of those scents that does not translate into a perfume well?
ReplyDeleteMy guess, Anna? It's synthetic.
ReplyDeletei think the both (anna n charlestongirl) are not familiar with jo malone. it's not some cheap cologne that u can buy at dillards or target, hallllerrrrr!!!!
ReplyDeletesakura cherry is a beatuful scent, very feminine and its great with 154