Flower Ikebana Sakura

Okay so I have a box that I put all my perfume samples in. When I first received Flower Ikebana I was disgusted and absolutely hated it. 🙈 I don’t remember what I even thought it smelled like. I’m just glad I didn’t throw it away! Today I found out My Way will have another flanker... It pushed me over the edge. I am so over brands churning out a scent profile to death and ticking off the boxes for every single trend they can possibly be apart of. I could go on and on. So I pull out my sample box, dig around and find Ikebana. It’s been at least 2 months since I tried it, probably more. I go with one spray on my arm... Omg! So good! How could I have hated this?! I’m not really seeing good reviews for it. I implore those reviewers to try it again if they can, test it with one spray. Me personally I am sick to death of gourmands, sick of designers just making variations of the same scent profiles. I want originality, I want something that isn’t catering to the masses. Something that would be missed for all its nuances and uniqueness should it be discontinued. I am so happy I was able to refresh my feelings with Flower Ikebana. I was starting to feel burnt out with the fragrances that are within my budget. The initial spray actually very quickly reminded me of Marc Jacobs Daisy. You know how Tuberose be smelling purple like the Daisy violets. But it’s more dense, not refreshing. It’s the perfect in-between of grape Jolly Rancher and floral, but don’t be scared!!! It’s not grape cough syrup or “old lady” or mature. It’s adult and sexy. I’m 32 and obsessing!!! I adore that this fragrance is strong and long lasting. It’s been 4 hours since I first sprayed it and it’s muscling through! 💪 😎 I have a feeling this will easily last my desired 6 hour mark, and on and on. The drydown definitely smells of sandalwood, but it’s not obnoxious. It’s blended perfectly with something else. The Sobacha Tea or the Sakura Blossom? I’m not sure as I’m not familiar with either. I’d say it’s a very light flower petal scent with the sandalwood so Sakura Blossom? The drool-worthy Tuberose, I still get wafts of it if I don’t pay attention. 😍 If you’re like me and enjoy grape candy-like Tuberose, scents like My Way Intense, My Way Parfum, or L’interdit Rouge... but maybe you too are tired of smelling super sweet all the time... want something DIFFERENT, you’re good with sandalwood, and love beast mode scents... then get yourself a sample of Flower Ikebana! I’ve done had my gourmand phase. I wanna smell grown and sexy. I’d say I’m in my sweet floral phase but I don’t want to categorize FI and dissuade anyone from trying it. Believe me this one is special!!!

This one caught me by surprise, an interesting take on cherry blossom. Normally, I associate cherry blossom with fresh-bubbly air fresheners. I find that it’s rather rare in perfumes, and even then, it’s usually incorporated into quite lighthearted, girly, fruity-fresh constellations that highlight its tartness. In Flower Ikebana Sakura, however, I experience a more sensual, womanly, and calm take on the note. The fragrance is quite linear, and more dense and rich than I assumed based on the packaging and the marketed focus on cherry blossom. In fact, while definitely noticeable, this isn’t a decided cherry blossom perfume to me. It’s nicely balanced with the other notes and people around you will probably not even perceive you to smell „like cherry blossom.“ Kenzo also briefly mentioned Jasmine in the heart on their website, which somehow is rarely listed in descriptions of this fragrance. I’m also surprised there isn’t any vanilla listed anywhere; I couldn’t find a review talking about that either. To me, there is quite a pronounced vanillic quality to this. Maybe it’s just a VERY creamy-soft sandalwood, but I also showed a fellow fragrance enthusiast, and he smelled vanilla as well. So for what it’s worth, to us, there is some vanilla, and the cherry blossom is rather tame. Those and the rest of the notes blend nicely into a very smooth, warm, cozy, sweet, slightly earthy floral that is also a tiny bit yummy. It‘s very feminine and sensual, can be worn anytime in any season. Due to the cherry blossom and the tea note, it’s rather unique. Ikebana Sakura is not very complex or challenging, but simply pleasant and inviting. I personally love it and will likely buy a bottle. :)

Amazing fragrance! It was love at first sniff, I can't help but wear it (and, for the first time in my life, overspray it!), and it immediately became my signature fragrance. It's warm and sweet but not cloying nor overwhelming, it's more like a hug from a loved one. It was perfect for spring but it is also suitable for the hotter temperatures of these days (end of May in Italy), and I'm curious to find out how it will perform in the middle of summer and in winter. Sakura blossoms don't have a strong scent so this is not a realistic sakura fragrance, but I think it represents the delicate and comforting splendor of hanami well. I also love the "Japanese vibe" of the soba cha tea in the opening (and also of the paper box and bottle). Morillas is always a guarantee.

Beautiful smell that makes you think you might have smelled it before. Very cozy and comforting like a nice hug. The smell is beautiful upon it's opening. Sadly on skin that beautiful floral/tea opening doesn't last and becomes more generic as it settles for a few hours. I still recommend it, I would definitely spray it on maybe an article of clothing instead. Still it is quite beautiful and very unique, I would recommend as a blind buy if it's on sale. 8/10. I don't think people would ever hate the smell, very inoffensive. Also I agree with the user GoodNose.

This is so unexpectedly gorgeous! I have sample of this, sprayed it after shower and wasn't expecting much. The first sniff stopped me in my tracks. This is a marvelous chunky tuberose ("pretty" type, without its fleshy aspects), softened by unique roasted buckwheat note. And then there's creamy delicate sandalwood. And Flower's signature powderyness. Absolutely lovely, hands down, this is the best luxe release of the past few years to me, but I am a lifelong Flower fan.