Japanese Cherry Blossom

This is a review of an older version of the EDT, the one in the square red bottle with the small black cap, which I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) is the first version of Japanese Cherry Blossom to be released. Now, for me, this fragrance is THE ONE. The first fragrance that got me into perfume and fragrance in general. I remember when this was introduced at BBW, in conjunction with the movie Memoirs of a Geisha (a great movie btw, with one of the all time best soundtracks ever). So for me, this scent is also tied in with the movie, and it's beautiful imagery and music. I was just entering my teen years then, so whenever I smell this it transports me to another place and time. I absolutely love it and always will. Now for the actual fragrance. I ended up buying the EDT off ebay, because I had gone into BBW for the first time in forever and smelled the current JCB body mist. It was HORRIBLE! So much alcohol, even after trying to let it calm down while I shopped. So needless to say, it also began my journey of collecting nostalgic discontinued perfumes as well. I ended up getting the EDT and original body splash (the one with the red foil label and black & white cherry blossom image, so iconic!! If you know, you know). The EDT is absolutely AMAZING. I bought it brand new I believe, if not close to it. I know that after 10-15 years it has probably steeped a bit, and is a little more concentrated than it was when it was released. But I was surprised by how complex it was! As you can see from the notes, it had far more personality than the current retail offering. And it really does not disappoint. At first spritz, the spiciness is center stage. Definitely cinnamon, and I'm assuming the cedar and patchouli. Very challenging if you've only recently been introduced to JCB, but it's glorious in comparison to the swill they're charging money for these days. Once the spice recedes, the fruits and florals come through nice and strong. Then on the dry down, you're left with an absolutely gorgeous pear, cherry blossom, slightly powdery, vanilla-amber scent. Maybe a little sandalwood in there too. This final stage is what most people would imagine when they think of JCB. But this is the real deal, not the ghost that people have become accustomed to. It's so comforting and beautiful. The sillage and longevity are pretty darn good as well, I have to say. So happy I got this, it is nostalgia in a bottle. It makes me feel so feminine and mysterious, like the beautiful geishas from an age gone by. And might I add, the body splash is just as great. However, as to be expected, it is not quite as complex as the EDT. It's more like the third stage of the EDT right from the start. But the quality of both is great, they've held their integrity very well and they put the current version to SHAME. This will always hold a special place in my heart, and for good reason. Obviously if it can inspire a novel of a review, you know it's something special!

Japanese Cherry Blossom Am I the only one who thinks that this smells like shampoo out of the bottle? At first, I didn't like it but I agree with my brother, it smells cool. It reminds me of cold weather and rainy days at night. Then I put some on my skin and wow, it smells amazing! It's all about floral and fruity that is not cloying but rather comforting if you give it a minute. This is also that kind of mist that could be compared to expensive perfumes because it does not smell cheap to me. Yeah I know I said that it smells like shampoo but it's not like your typical shampoo. Expensive shampoo, maybe? Ugh, I'm bad at comparing but my brothers like this one. This is perfect to wear in cold weather but also all year round. I can say that it is distinct from all the mists of BBW. It smells amazing! I did say it twice even though it smells like shampoo before but I changed my mind. One of my favorites! Also, this stays on my skin longer than I expected unlike the other mists which is a plus. Scent: 8/10 Sillage: 7/10 Longevity: 8/10

I've become quite fond of Japanese Cherry Blossom over the last month or so. I bought the fragrance mist in travel size- for three dollars! Who could resist that!- and unlike the other B&BW fragrance mists, it doesn't have that rubbing alcohol SQUEAK! that most other B&BW fragrance mists have. Instead, Japanese Cherry Blossom is warm and soothing, a comforting floral that blends woodiness, musk and vanilla in the dry down. This scent reminds me a bit of Kenzo's Amour, but it's far less heavy than Amour, and is much more wearable, in my humble opinion. In fact, I far prefer the combination of notes in Japanese Cherry Blossom- it's warm but not too heavy, never overpoweringly floral or spicy, and just the right hint of sweetness without being cloying; it's very well blended, and I find it suitable for both day and night time wear. It makes me feel quite feminine, delicate and pretty when I'm wearing it. Hands down, this is my favorite B&BW fragrance. I'll definitely buy the full bottle of the EdT when my fragrance mist is gone.

love love love this one! so tart, creamy soft powdery and flowery with a slight noticable warmth sniffing near the skin. unfortunately does not last very long on my skin, I love also the oil wash, bodycream, satin mist, handcream and of course the incredible yummy roomspray of japanese cherry blossom. if i would launch my own perfume it would smell like this with intensity of the roomspray. when i use the roomspray in our appartement i feel like in a japanese garden in spring full of cherry blossoms in bloom! i wish the edt had this intensity and longivity as the roomspray. bought the luxe travel edt spray to reaply when i m out of home, small enough to get in every purse :) indeed a wonderful scent for springtime and summer! the special edition flacons are truly adorable with its japanese red metalic cap and blossoms over the puristic elegant flacons. add note: i bought the luxury LE edp version (bloody red glassbottle with black swirls and black cap) and the staying power is slighter better.

I am not ashamed to say that from among my numerous high-end fragrances, many of my favorite scents come from B&BW. I adore Japanese Cherry Blossom. There are a lot of imitators but to me, this is undoubtedly the best. The ones that try to mimic cherry blossom never seem to do it as beautifully as B&BW. It's quite sensual but it is versatile. I can wear it during the day at school, or outside on a summer's day, in the evening on a date, or at night after a hot shower (it's kind of calming, good before going to sleep). Difficult to describe, the initial burst is some soft floral with some pear. It's already quite creamy but it gets creamier as time goes on. Softening, the sandalwood mixes with the skin for a beautiful dry down. It's oriental and lovely. I've loved Japanese Cherry Blossom for years. I usually outgrow most perfumes after I finish a bottle but not this. It's one of those basics you never get tired of.