Floral

Cherry Blossom

Note Profile

Natural 152 perfumes

Also Known As

Japanese cherry blossom, sakura

About

Cherry Blossom has a soft, airy floral scent with subtle hints of almond and a touch of sweetness, reminiscent of springtime. It is light and fresh, with faint powdery undertones, capturing the ephemeral beauty of blooming cherry trees. This note often adds a delicate, uplifting nuance to perfumes, evoking a sense of gentle elegance.

Scent Profile

Cherry Blossom presents a delicate floral aroma with airy, transparent qualities and subtle almond-like nuances. Its scent is lightly sweet with faint powdery and green undertones, evoking the fleeting freshness of spring blooms. The note remains gentle and ethereal throughout its evolution, rarely becoming overpowering.

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Origin

Natural cherry blossom flowers yield little to no extractable oil, so the note is typically recreated through accords using materials such as heliotropin, benzyl acetate, and other floral and almondy molecules. These synthetic blends aim to capture the characteristic scent of cherry blossoms as experienced in nature. The flowers themselves are native to East Asia and are celebrated for their ornamental beauty.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use cherry blossom primarily as a heart note to impart a soft, uplifting floralcy and a sense of lightness. It blends well with other florals like peony and rose, as well as gentle musks and light woods. The note is often featured in spring-themed fragrances and compositions seeking a clean, graceful floral effect.