The Body Shop 2012 Body Spray

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Japanese Cherry Blossom

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The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom is a body spray launched in 2012. Japanese Cherry Blossom opens with Magnolia and Apple, settles into a heart of Cherry Blossom, and dries down to a base of Hinoki Wood. The Body Shop's Japanese Cherry Blossom carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive trip down memory lane. For some, it's a nostalgic, breezy floral. For others, it's a weak, generic air freshener. If you're after a simple, youthful cherry blossom, it might hit the spot, but don't expect it to last.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Playful
  • Subtle
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Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Spray bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apple50%
Magnolia50%
Heartas listed
Cherry Blossom100%
Baseas listed
Hinoki Wood100%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, light floral nature and poor longevity make it perfect for casual wear or as an inoffensive office scent. It's not strong enough for a formal event or to make an impact on a date.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Japanese Cherry Blossom opens with a fresh, slightly tart apple note that quickly blends into a delicate, airy cherry blossom heart, softened by magnolia. A subtle hinoki wood base adds a touch of grounding green freshness as it dries down. It's predominantly a light floral, sweet but never cloying, and very much on the fresher side.

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