Jo Malone London 2011 EDC

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Sakura Cherry Blossom

by Christine Nagel

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Jo Malone London Sakura Cherry Blossom is a Cologne launched in 2011, created by Christine Nagel. Sakura Cherry Blossom opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Cherry Blossom, Rose, and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Jo Malone London's Sakura Cherry Blossom carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a fleeting moment of beauty. Absolutely gorgeous for the five minutes it lasts, but you'll need deep pockets and a lot of patience to reapply constantly. It's a skin scent champion, offering delicate intimacy rather than bold projection.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
Sakura Cherry Blossom Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Baseas listed
Woody Notes37%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its extremely poor longevity and intimate sillage make it perfect for close-quarters environments like the office or casual settings where you don't want to overwhelm. However, it lacks the presence for formal events or a lasting impression on a date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Sakura Cherry Blossom opens with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin and bergamot, quickly softening into a dewy, pink bouquet of rose and mimosa. The ephemeral cherry blossom note floats over a subtle, clean musk and a whisper of soft woods in the background, creating a comforting, powdery finish that sadly vanishes too quickly.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September

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